Modern Men & Woke Women Official Version

In this film, the Peer2Peer Media Team at the University of Samoa, highlight the perspectives of the local community on what they think defines an ideal Samoan man or woman nowadays. By engaging with both the younger and elder generation, 'Modern Men & Woke Women' covers a diverse approach to the topic, involving common as well as new concepts to what ideal gender roles are in Samoa. The aim of this film was to also showcase what a group of students, with limited resources, can do to voice important social issues on the big screen.
The film crew included: Tali Fakaua (Assistant director & Camera Operator), Michelangelo Tuipoloa (Presenter & Production Assistant), Evelyn Tavita (Presenter & Public Relations officer), Grace Pua'i Aumua (Presenter & Production Assistant), Nagoya Molesi (Finance officer & Production Assistant), Nu'u Alofagia Isaia (Public relations officer) and Yongkwon Suafa (Director and Producer).
Executive Producer: Dr. Ramona Boodoosingh (University of Samoa)
Produced as part of the Pacific Community Filmmaking Consortium's Film4Gender project. pacificfilm.net
Funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (UKRI).