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Professor Elevates Samoan Language, Culture as Consultant for "Moana 2"

Linguistics professor Grant Muāgututiʻa

Linguistics professor Grant Muāgututiʻa served as a consultant for the Disney animated film "Moana 2," suggesting character names and helping to ensure that the movie is culturally respectful.

Professor Elevates Samoan Language, Culture as Consultant for "Moana 2" by CSUSM Communication Specialist, Brian Hiro.