The first film out of Samoa is a nuanced debut that explores the story of a little man with a strong voice. By Megan Lehmann Samoan-born filmmaker Tusi Tamasese finds eloquent voice with The Orator, a ...

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The association between Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey ended in sadness. Humphrey’s years as Johnson’s Vice-President—from January, 1965, through January, 1969—were years of repeated humiliations ...

No audio available for this content. This screenshot of an Orator Plus session shows live GPS tracking (upper left), an interactive GIS application (lower left), a live video feed (upper right), an ...

The first feature filmed entirely in Samoan, “The Orator” is a compelling drama with more to offer than just anthropological interest. An exploration of love, death and bitter family conflict that ...

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