FLAMING SWORD OF SAMOA - THE STORY OF THE FIRE KNIFE DANCE

This is the amazing chronicle of the life of showman and Paramount Chief Freddie Letuli. Born in a small village in American Samoa, Letuli - recognized as the Father of the Fire Knife Dance - created the electrifying dance that spawned a whole generation of entertainers and carried the color and excitement of Polynesia around the world. Written in his own words, as told to his wife, Patricia Letuli, 'Flaming Sword of Samoa' also features an extensive gallery of photographs, posters and news items chronicling the evolution of the dance and Freddie Letuli's long career in show business - from Hollywood films and television shows to nightclub stages around the world. Foreword by Governor Togiola Tulafono.