2024
Short Documentary(Philadelphia Premiere)

Son of Samoa

Through Tatau, Laman explores his disconnection from family and community while learning the importance of belonging and how to navigate that through cultural traditions.

Screenings

Virtual

August 2 – August 4
August 1 – August 3

Directors Spotlight

A picture of a man named Laman Time. He is outdoors and is positioned in front of a background filled with large, green, spiky leaves of tropical plants. He is wearing a white T-shirt and a black baseball cap with an emblem that reads "Stampede City Calgary, Alta." The man has a neutral expression, with his eyes squinting.

Laman Time

Director

Talofa lava! My name is Laman i like eating food and sleeping from eating too much food

Runtime
10 minutes
Country
New Zealand
Language
English, Samoan
Director
Laman Time
Cast
Laman Time, Inia Taylor, Bonni Tamati
Cinematographer
Aimee Adams
Screenwriter
Laman Time
Editor
Zion Povey
Producer
Laman Time
Premiere
Philadelphia

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