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Sarah El-Mahmoud

I Knew The Rock Had A ‘Complicated Relationship’ With His Dad, But I Didn't Know How Important That Was To New Moana Project

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is shown as Maui in the trailer for the live-action remake of Moana.

It’s no secret that the Moana films are close to the heart of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The movies from Disney have allowed the multi-hyphenate to be loud and proud about his Polynesian culture in a big way. But I just learned more about how the live-action Moana allowed The Rock to connect to the “complicated relationship” he had with his late father, Rocky Johnson, as well.

For the live-action Moana movie, Johnson had the opportunity to co-write and sing a sweet song called “Your Dad” for the Moana: Voices of the Ocean album. It’s a sweet track that shows the warmth of being a father. Here’s what The Rock said about the song to SiriusXM:

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