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Black Hula

Black Hula

Genres

Animation

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A dirge-like hula song illustrates humanity's woes. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

5 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

01 January 1988

Country

Canada

Cast

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