Tag: Lāiana Kanoa-Wong

When it comes to Moana, the Oceanic Cultural Trust serves as the ultimate guide. When Walt Disney Animation Studios was developing its 2016 feature film Moana, filmmakers John Musker, Ron Clements, Don Hall, Chris Williams, and Osnat Shurer wanted to ensure that the story — about a strong-willed, independent wayfinder from Motunui — was both authentic and respectful…