It's no secret that Pacific Islanders are underrepresented in TV and movies.
So when we do see someone who looks like us on screen, it can feel really inspiring and powerful!
Maybe your heart filled with pride when you saw Moana, and you believed she was an excellent example of the strength of Pacific women.
Perhaps you related to Pai in Whale Rider and her connection to the traditions and land of her ancestors.
Maybe you appreciated the boys in Sione's Wedding because they perfectly captured the humor of you and your friends.
Or perhaps you saw a bit of yourself in Lilo from Lilo and Stitch, and her love for her ohana really resonated with you.
