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Rialto Distribution Sets U.S. Theatrical Release For ‘Tinā’ By Samoan-New Zealand Filmmaker Miki Magasiva
Rialto Distribution has acquired worldwide rights and is planning a U.S. theatrical release for drama Tinā by Samoan-New Zealand filmmaker Miki Magasiva.
Rialto Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to Tinā and is planning a nationwide U.S. theatrical release on August 29 for Labor Day weekend. When she reluctantly takes a substitute teaching role at an elite, predominantly white, private school, she draws on the musical traditions of her Samoan roots to form a rebellious, soulful student choir, rekindling connection, identity and healing across generations. The film also stars Antonia Robinson ( The New Legends of Monkey, The Brokenwood Mysteries), Beulah Koale ( Hawaii Five-O, Next Goal Wins), Nicole Whippy ( Madam, My Life Is Murder), Dalip Sondhi ( Better Man, Mother of the Bride), Jamie Irvine ( The Brokenwood Mysteries, Sweet Tooth) and Alison Bruce ( The Power of the Dog, The World’s Fastest Indian).
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