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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
directed by Puhipau, 1937-2016 and Joan Lander, fl. 1957; produced by Puhipau, 1937-2016 and Joan Lander, fl. 1957, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (Video production) (Hawaii: Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (Video production), 1993), 58 mins
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S. Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d'etat against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili'uokalani. The event w...
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directed by Puhipau, 1937-2016 and Joan Lander, fl. 1957; produced by Puhipau, 1937-2016 and Joan Lander, fl. 1957, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (Video production) (Hawaii: Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (Video production), 1993), 58 mins
Description
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S. Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d'etat against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili'uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as "an act of war." Stylized re-enactments, archival photos and film, political cartoon...
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S. Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d'etat against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili'uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as "an act of war." Stylized re-enactments, archival photos and film, political cartoons, historic quotes, and presentations by Hawaiian scholars tell Hawaiian history through Hawaiian eyes.
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was broadcast on Hawai'i Public Television in 1993 during the centennial year of the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani, a landmark year in the Hawaiian movement for sovereignty and independence.
In that same year, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution admitting the illegal taking of Hawai'i and formally apologizing to the Hawaiian people.
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Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Joan Lander, fl. 1957, Puhipau, 1937-2016, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (Video production)
Author / Creator
Puhipau, 1937-2016, Joan Lander, fl. 1957
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina (Video production)
Person Discussed
David King Kalākaua, 1836-1891, Liliuokalani, Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, 1838-1917
Topic / Theme
Hawaiian, Cultural identity, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1993 Na Maka O Ka'Aina. All rights reserved
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Bittersweet Hope
directed by Larry Thomas, 1961- (Fiji: Privately Published, 2005), 50 mins
This is the story of sugar in Fiji. The documentary looks at all those involved in the sugar industry, the indigenous landowners, the Indo-Fijian cane farmers, the cane cutters and millers. The commentaries of various people provide the backdrop to an ailing industry and through their narratives we are able to und...
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directed by Larry Thomas, 1961- (Fiji: Privately Published, 2005), 50 mins
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This is the story of sugar in Fiji. The documentary looks at all those involved in the sugar industry, the indigenous landowners, the Indo-Fijian cane farmers, the cane cutters and millers. The commentaries of various people provide the backdrop to an ailing industry and through their narratives we are able to understand this very important industry and not only how it affects the economy of a small country but ultimately how it affects the lives...
This is the story of sugar in Fiji. The documentary looks at all those involved in the sugar industry, the indigenous landowners, the Indo-Fijian cane farmers, the cane cutters and millers. The commentaries of various people provide the backdrop to an ailing industry and through their narratives we are able to understand this very important industry and not only how it affects the economy of a small country but ultimately how it affects the lives of a quarter of a million of Fiji’s population.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Larry Thomas, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Fijian, Farm life, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Mexicans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 Larry Thomas. All rights reserved
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Dance for the King
directed by Wendy Arbeit, fl. 1993; produced by Wendy Arbeit, fl. 1993 (Honolulu, HI: Privately Published, 1993), 8 mins
Tongan traditional dance rituals are performed for special honorary celebrations. The lakalaka (walking briskly), is considered the national dance of Tongan where the performers stand still and make gestures with only their arms. Unique to Polynesian dancing is the rotational movements of the hands, which flow wit...
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directed by Wendy Arbeit, fl. 1993; produced by Wendy Arbeit, fl. 1993 (Honolulu, HI: Privately Published, 1993), 8 mins
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Tongan traditional dance rituals are performed for special honorary celebrations. The lakalaka (walking briskly), is considered the national dance of Tongan where the performers stand still and make gestures with only their arms. Unique to Polynesian dancing is the rotational movements of the hands, which flow with the head and eye movements. This short video documents the visit of Tonga King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV to Honolulu, Hawai'i on July 1, 19...
Tongan traditional dance rituals are performed for special honorary celebrations. The lakalaka (walking briskly), is considered the national dance of Tongan where the performers stand still and make gestures with only their arms. Unique to Polynesian dancing is the rotational movements of the hands, which flow with the head and eye movements. This short video documents the visit of Tonga King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV to Honolulu, Hawai'i on July 1, 1993 to honor Lester Moore, past President of the Polynesian Cultural Center. The day was filled with ritual, food and dance for the King.
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Date Written / Recorded
1993
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Wendy Arbeit, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Wendy Arbeit, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Tongan, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Cultural identity, Romani
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1993 Wendy Arbeit. All rights reserved
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Happy Birthday Tutu Ruth
directed by Ann Marie Kirk, fl. 1996 (Honolulu, HI: Pacific Islanders in Communications, 1996), 27 mins
Account of Ruth Kaholoa'a, a 90 year-old great-great-grandmother who continues to cultivate taro in Hawai'i. Some of her 13 children describe their parents and their upbringing.
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directed by Ann Marie Kirk, fl. 1996 (Honolulu, HI: Pacific Islanders in Communications, 1996), 27 mins
Description
Account of Ruth Kaholoa'a, a 90 year-old great-great-grandmother who continues to cultivate taro in Hawai'i. Some of her 13 children describe their parents and their upbringing.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ann Marie Kirk, fl. 1996
Author / Creator
Ann Marie Kirk, fl. 1996
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Pacific Islanders in Communications
Topic / Theme
Hawaiian, Family relationships, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Family, Grandmothers, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 Pacific Islanders in Communications. All rights reserved
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Hawaiian Voices: Bridging Past To Present
directed by Eddie Kamae, 1927-; produced by Rodney A. Ohtani, fl. 1998 and Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970 (Honolulu, HI: Hawaiian Legacy Foundation, 1998), 59 mins
This award-winning 1 hr documentary honors the role of kupuna (elders) in preserving Hawaiian culture. It focuses on the legacies of 3 respected Hawaiian elders whose lives bridged the transition from older times into the late 20th century. They are Ruth Makaila Kaholoa‘a; Lilia Wahinemaika‘i Hale; & Reverend...
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directed by Eddie Kamae, 1927-; produced by Rodney A. Ohtani, fl. 1998 and Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970 (Honolulu, HI: Hawaiian Legacy Foundation, 1998), 59 mins
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This award-winning 1 hr documentary honors the role of kupuna (elders) in preserving Hawaiian culture. It focuses on the legacies of 3 respected Hawaiian elders whose lives bridged the transition from older times into the late 20th century. They are Ruth Makaila Kaholoa‘a; Lilia Wahinemaika‘i Hale; & Reverend David “Kawika” Ka‘alakea. Each is a living archive whose memories & perspectives need to be shared as a way of bringing the heali...
This award-winning 1 hr documentary honors the role of kupuna (elders) in preserving Hawaiian culture. It focuses on the legacies of 3 respected Hawaiian elders whose lives bridged the transition from older times into the late 20th century. They are Ruth Makaila Kaholoa‘a; Lilia Wahinemaika‘i Hale; & Reverend David “Kawika” Ka‘alakea. Each is a living archive whose memories & perspectives need to be shared as a way of bringing the healing wisdom of the past into the often fragmented world of the present.
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Date Written / Recorded
1998
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970, Eddie Kamae, 1927-, Rodney A. Ohtani, fl. 1998
Author / Creator
Eddie Kamae, 1927-, Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
Topic / Theme
Hawaiian, Hawaiian people, Cultural ethos, Cultural norms, Cultural identity, Cultural change and history, Haitians
Copyright Message
Copyright 1998 Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
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Holo Mai Pele: The Epic Hula Myth
directed by Catherine Tatge, fl. 2004 (Honolulu, HI: Pacific Islanders in Communications, 2004), 54 mins
Holo Mai Pele (Pele Travels) tells the epic saga of the rivalry between Pelehonuamea, goddess of the volcano, and her youngest and favorite sister Hi'iaka. The one-hour performance weaves together archetypal themes of creation, love, and betrayal into a sweeping dramatic performance. For the first time, a rare leg...
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directed by Catherine Tatge, fl. 2004 (Honolulu, HI: Pacific Islanders in Communications, 2004), 54 mins
Description
Holo Mai Pele (Pele Travels) tells the epic saga of the rivalry between Pelehonuamea, goddess of the volcano, and her youngest and favorite sister Hi'iaka. The one-hour performance weaves together archetypal themes of creation, love, and betrayal into a sweeping dramatic performance. For the first time, a rare legacy of chants and dances as passed down through generations is presented by the Kumu Hula and performers of Halau o Kekuhi, in a stunni...
Holo Mai Pele (Pele Travels) tells the epic saga of the rivalry between Pelehonuamea, goddess of the volcano, and her youngest and favorite sister Hi'iaka. The one-hour performance weaves together archetypal themes of creation, love, and betrayal into a sweeping dramatic performance. For the first time, a rare legacy of chants and dances as passed down through generations is presented by the Kumu Hula and performers of Halau o Kekuhi, in a stunning and exciting adaptation for PBS' Dance in America. Awards/Festivals: The Golden Eagle Award, CINE 2001, Aurora Awards Platinum Best of Show; 2002; Hawaii International Film Festival; Bishop Museum Hula Film Festival 2008.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Catherine Tatge, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
Catherine Tatge, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Pacific Islanders in Communications
Topic / Theme
Hawaiian, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Cultural identity, Canadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Pacific Islanders in Commmunications. All rights reserved
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Just Dancing
directed by Vilsoni Hereniko, 1954-; produced by Jeannette Paulson Hereniko, fl. 1998 (Fiji: Privately Published, 1998), 11 mins
Just Dancing' is the story of a Polynesian wife of mixed heritage who runs away from home and her abusive husband. While wandering on the beach, she encounters Hina, the Polynesian moon goddess, who teaches her the dances of her ancestors: Samoan, Hawaiian, and Tahitian. This fictional story explores the centralit...
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directed by Vilsoni Hereniko, 1954-; produced by Jeannette Paulson Hereniko, fl. 1998 (Fiji: Privately Published, 1998), 11 mins
Description
Just Dancing' is the story of a Polynesian wife of mixed heritage who runs away from home and her abusive husband. While wandering on the beach, she encounters Hina, the Polynesian moon goddess, who teaches her the dances of her ancestors: Samoan, Hawaiian, and Tahitian. This fictional story explores the centrality of dance in ancient Polynesia, and suggests that it is more than 'just dancing'. The central character Te Maka, which means the 'spir...
Just Dancing' is the story of a Polynesian wife of mixed heritage who runs away from home and her abusive husband. While wandering on the beach, she encounters Hina, the Polynesian moon goddess, who teaches her the dances of her ancestors: Samoan, Hawaiian, and Tahitian. This fictional story explores the centrality of dance in ancient Polynesia, and suggests that it is more than 'just dancing'. The central character Te Maka, which means the 'spirit of the dance', the homeless transvestite on the beach, and the husband/policeman, all have to 'dance' in order to discover their true identities within a colonized Hawaiian/American context. The effect of Christian influences on Polynesian dance, the tropical setting of sand, sea, and sky, as well as the use of the famous and very popular Hawaiian song 'Me Kealoha Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u' are intriguing features of this film that suggest 'kaona' (hidden meanings).
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Vilsoni Hereniko, 1954-, Jeannette Paulson Hereniko, fl. 1998
Author / Creator
Vilsoni Hereniko, 1954-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Polynesian, Cultural identity, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Social dances, Asians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 Vilsoni Hereniko. All rights reserved
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Keepers of the Flame: The Legacy of Three Hawaiian Women
directed by Eddie Kamae, 1927-; produced by Dennis Mahaffay, fl. 1988 and Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970 (Honolulu, HI: Hawaiian Legacy Foundation, 2005), 57 mins
This is the story of three extraordinary Hawaiian women who helped revive Hawaiian culture when it was perilously close to being lost. It was a time when the monarchy had been overthrown, the Hawaiian language banned from public places and schools, and the Hawaiian heartbeat of hula forced underground.
Mary Kawen...
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directed by Eddie Kamae, 1927-; produced by Dennis Mahaffay, fl. 1988 and Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970 (Honolulu, HI: Hawaiian Legacy Foundation, 2005), 57 mins
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This is the story of three extraordinary Hawaiian women who helped revive Hawaiian culture when it was perilously close to being lost. It was a time when the monarchy had been overthrown, the Hawaiian language banned from public places and schools, and the Hawaiian heartbeat of hula forced underground.
Mary Kawena Pukui, ‘lolani Luahine and Edith Kanaka’ole combined commitment to Hawaiian history with art and aloha, to reignite the flame of...
This is the story of three extraordinary Hawaiian women who helped revive Hawaiian culture when it was perilously close to being lost. It was a time when the monarchy had been overthrown, the Hawaiian language banned from public places and schools, and the Hawaiian heartbeat of hula forced underground.
Mary Kawena Pukui, ‘lolani Luahine and Edith Kanaka’ole combined commitment to Hawaiian history with art and aloha, to reignite the flame of tradition. Each planted seeds of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. Kawena as a history and language expert, teacher and author, ‘lolani as a chanter, cultural icon and ‘high priestess of hula’ and Edith as a songwriter, teacher and founder of the traditional school of hula, Halau O Kekuhi.
The lives of these three great women are described through heartfelt interviews with people who knew and were influenced by them, along with wonderful archival footage collected throughout the years.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970, Eddie Kamae, 1927-, Dennis Mahaffay, fl. 1988, Elissa Dulce, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Eddie Kamae, 1927-, Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
Speaker / Narrator
Elissa Dulce, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Hawaiian, Hawaiian people, Cultural identity, Revitalization and ethnogenesis, Cubans
Copyright Message
Copyright 2005 The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
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Kumu Hina
directed by Joe Wilson, fl. 2009-2015 and Dean Hamer, 1951-; produced by Joe Wilson, fl. 2009-2015 and Dean Hamer, 1951- (Oahu, HI: Qwaves, 2013), 1 hour 17 mins
Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. During a momentous year in her life in modern Honolulu, Hina Wong-Kalu, a native Hawaiian māhū, or transgender, teacher uses traditional culture t...
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directed by Joe Wilson, fl. 2009-2015 and Dean Hamer, 1951-; produced by Joe Wilson, fl. 2009-2015 and Dean Hamer, 1951- (Oahu, HI: Qwaves, 2013), 1 hour 17 mins
Description
Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. During a momentous year in her life in modern Honolulu, Hina Wong-Kalu, a native Hawaiian māhū, or transgender, teacher uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school's all-male hula troupe. But despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs...
Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. During a momentous year in her life in modern Honolulu, Hina Wong-Kalu, a native Hawaiian māhū, or transgender, teacher uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school's all-male hula troupe. But despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs for love and a committed relationship. Will her marriage to a headstrong Tongan man fulfill her dreams? An incredible docu-drama that unfolds like a narrative film, KUMU HINA reveals a side of Hawai'i rarely seen on screen.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Joe Wilson, fl. 2009-2015, Dean Hamer, 1951-
Author / Creator
Joe Wilson, fl. 2009-2015, Dean Hamer, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Qwaves
Person Discussed
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, fl. 2013
Topic / Theme
Sexuality, Transsexuality, Gender identity, Hawaiian people, Transgender persons, Transgender children, Transgenderism, Hawaiians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Qwaves LLC
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Lahaina: Waves of Change
directed by Eddie Kamae, 1927-; produced by Lisa Altieri Sosa, fl. 2007, Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970 and Dennis Mahaffay, fl. 1988 (Honolulu, HI: Hawaiian Legacy Foundation, 2007), 57 mins
In 1999 Hawaiian music legend and documentary filmmaker Eddie Kamae visited the West Maui town of Lahaina, only to find that Pioneer Mill, the center of Lahaina’s sugar industry, was closing down. Eddie knew that this signaled the end of Lahaina’s plantation era, a simpler, more innocent time that he remembere...
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directed by Eddie Kamae, 1927-; produced by Lisa Altieri Sosa, fl. 2007, Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970 and Dennis Mahaffay, fl. 1988 (Honolulu, HI: Hawaiian Legacy Foundation, 2007), 57 mins
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In 1999 Hawaiian music legend and documentary filmmaker Eddie Kamae visited the West Maui town of Lahaina, only to find that Pioneer Mill, the center of Lahaina’s sugar industry, was closing down. Eddie knew that this signaled the end of Lahaina’s plantation era, a simpler, more innocent time that he remembered fondly from the childhood summers he spent in the area visiting his grandmother. He knew that a change as momentous as this need to b...
In 1999 Hawaiian music legend and documentary filmmaker Eddie Kamae visited the West Maui town of Lahaina, only to find that Pioneer Mill, the center of Lahaina’s sugar industry, was closing down. Eddie knew that this signaled the end of Lahaina’s plantation era, a simpler, more innocent time that he remembered fondly from the childhood summers he spent in the area visiting his grandmother. He knew that a change as momentous as this need to be documented so he filmed the last harvest, the last cane burning, and the final days of operation at Pioneer Mill. This time Eddie spent in this old Maui towm also revealed many treasures from the past, both historical and personal.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970, Eddie Kamae, 1927-, Lisa Altieri Sosa, fl. 2007, Dennis Mahaffay, fl. 1988, Ka'upena Wong
Author / Creator
Eddie Kamae, 1927-, Myrna Kamae, fl. 1970
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
Speaker / Narrator
Ka'upena Wong
Topic / Theme
Hawaiian, Cultural change and history, Oral history, Cultural identity, Hawaiian people, Cubans
Copyright Message
Copyright 2007 The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation
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