Representation has been a major topic of discussion within the entertainment industry for some time now, and you could argue that slowly but surely, progress is being made. Pacific Islanders make up just one subset of the population that seeks to have their stories told across multiple mediums. There’s still plenty of work to be done on that front, yet there have been productions in recent years that shed light on Pacifican culture. Part of this is due to the efforts of stars like Jason Momoa, Auliʻi Cravalho and Jason Scott Lee. There are a number of upcoming movies and TV shows on the way as well, including Momoa’s Chief of War series. And, we’re going to take some time to discuss those forthcoming projects.
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, during which the public celebrates the cultures and gives people a space to speak about their experiences. (Of course, we should do this all year round, too.) So, what better way to kick off this special occasion than by highlighting some of the entertainment offerings that are on the way from talented individuals of Pasifika descent? There are some exciting and intriguing titles on the docket that audiences may want to keep an eye out for, so let’s jump in and talk them out!
