This Woman Was Written Out of Hula-Hoop History

In Chris Riess and Amy Hill’s short documentary “Hula Girl,“ premiering on The Atlantic today, 94-year-old Joan Anderson finally gets the chance to set the record straight about the history of the enormously popular fad she brought to the United States from Australia. Read more: “Hula Girl“ was directed by Chris Riess and Amy Hill (). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic. Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: