By Amy Renner Nov. 13, 2014
1 – 2 of 2 movies
Wave Dancer
Rell Sunn, a native of Oahu, is a pioneer in the big-wave world of the late 1960s as well as an expert diver, a black belt in karate and a hula dancer. She becomes known as "Queen of Makaha." Sunn establishes a surf contest for children to combat juvenile delinquency and fights breast cancer for 15 years. She dies in 1998.
Where a Man Stands
Carter Paysinger, a black student from the wrong side of town, lands hard at upscale, mostly white Beverly Hills High, and his friendship with Fenton, a Jewish kid with whom he has little in common. Years later, Paysinger becomes a coach, teacher and eventually the first African-American principal in the storied school's 80-year history. This perch gives him the opportunity to team with Fenton to turn around the school and help the community that put him on the path to success.