Lady Eva

Lady Eva

The Kingdom is burning

Overview

Genre
Biography and Human Rights
Synopsis

A brave young transgender woman sets off on a journey to become her true self in the conservative Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga - with a little inspiration from Tina Turner along the way.

Stage
finished
Running time
11 minutes

Credits

  • Dean Hamer ... Director and Producer
  • Joe Wilson ... Director and Producer
  • Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu ... Story Creator and Producer

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Qwaves
Country
Tonga
Years of Production
2017
Locations
Kingdom of Tonga
Prod. Partners
Pacific Islanders in Communications

Distribution Details

Release year
2017
Festivals
AFI Docs, Los Angeles Film Festival, Margaret Mead, Frameline, Outfest
Broadcast (Prod.)
PBS
Language
English, Tongan

Photos

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