Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong

Name: Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 01 Jan 1970
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Cast: Robert Kongaika, Isileli Kongaika, Telesia Tonga, Arvin Agcaoili

1970-01-01 United States of America 25 minutes.

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Robert Kongaika runs from his family to join the military and becomes the first Tongan US Air Force Colonel. This is the true story of the island traditions, faith, and family that made him into the father he is today.

Year 1970

Studio BYUtv

Director Anna Kongaika

Crew Anna Kongaika (Director), Grayson Hardman (Producer), Trent Woolford (Executive Producer), Marsh Morford (Executive Producer), Patience Ray (Story Developer), Liz Hyde (Story Developer)

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Language English,