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Aloha Summer
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Wikipedia article
'Aloha Summer' is a 1988 American comedy-drama film directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Chris Makepeace, Yuji Okumoto, Tia Carrere and Don Michael Paul. The plot is about a group of teenagers and their experiences one summer in Hawaii.
Premise
In 1959, an American teenager travels from the Contiguous United States to Hawaii with his parents for a vacation and meets five other teenagers. The film follows the teenagers as they learn about surfing, drinking, sex, and friendship.
Reception
Caryn James of 'The New York Times' called it "empty nostalgia done for its own sake". Kevin Thomas of the 'Los Angeles Times' wrote the film surprises viewers with its depth and themes, which include racism. 'TV Guide' wrote, "Though they didn't create a very good movie, the filmmakers had their hearts in the right place, and for that they should be commended."
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