Moana (1926) is a Documentary film that follows robert J. Flaherty’s follow-up to Nanook of the North shifts from the Arctic to the South Seas, portraying Samoan village life with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized “Gauguin idyll,” the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused with what Flaherty called “pride of beauty, pride of strength.” Currently, you can watch Moana on HBO Max. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 36 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.