Bringing Motunui to Life: The Cultural Experts Who Guided Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia’s Live-Action “Moana”

Moana returned to answer the ocean’s call in Disney’s new live-action version of the animated smash hit this past weekend. Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), fans will recognize the vibrant adventure of courage, self-discovery, and identity of the original movie as Dwayne Johnson reprises his role...