Hawaii Movies
- 2023

Aina Nani
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Filmed on the big island of Hawai'i, this contemplative piece is composed of painterly landscapes and rich soundscapes that express the beauty and...
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- 1993

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation91993HD
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...
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- 2024

Hula is Hawaii
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We take you through the legacy of an island and show you why Hula is so much more than just a beautiful dance.
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- 1960

The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960
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Produced by the United States Geological Survey and the National Park Service during the 1959-1960 eruption of Kilauea. Narrated footage includes...
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- 2011

6B: An Anthology of Hawaii Films
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6B is the anthology feature film of five Hawaii filmmakers. Each of the four stories revolve around rooms with the number 6B and the film examines...
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- 1970

Waterfalls of Maui
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Enjoy beautiful waterfalls from East Maui to West Maui and along 'The road to Hana' to the Seven Sisters sacred waterfalls in Honolulu National Park
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- 2015

Kapu Aloha 101: Ke Kula o Maunakea
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Documenting the Kapu Aloha movement, as they take a stand to defend Mauna Kea in the wake of the Thirty Meter Telescope protests.
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- 2017

Visions in the Dark: The Life of Pinky Thompson
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Pinky Thompson grew up in Hawaii during a time when one was punished for being Native Hawaiian. After almost losing his life in the battlefields of...
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- 2022

Hawaï, l'archipel le mieux gardé d'Amérique
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- 2018

Hawaii's Forest Birds: Avian Malaria and Mosquito Research
Hawaii's Forest Birds: Avian Malaria and Mosquito Research02018HD
Many factors are contributing to the decline in Hawaii’s forest bird populations, loss of habitat, climate change.. invasive species, but none...
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- 1989

Pele's Appeal
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In the swirling volcanic steam and misty rain forest of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone on the island of Hawai’i, two forces meet head...
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- 2020

Tua
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Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a generational football talent, embarks on a journey that began from a childhood family prophecy. Follow Tua as he...
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- 2006

The Real Charlie Chan
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A documentary on Chang Apana, the Chinese-Hawaiian police officer who was the inspiration for the character of Charlie Chan.
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- 1948

Modern Hawaii
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This film portrays Hawaii as a multifaceted American territory, far more than just a tourist destination with picturesque beaches and palm trees. It...
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- 2016

W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree
W.S. Merwin: To Plant a Tree102016HD
A documentary on the life and work of Poet Laureate, two-time Pulitzer winner, and environmental activist W.S. Merwin.
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- 1930

Across the World with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson
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As if they were showing their film to a few friends in their home, the Johnsons describe their trip across the world, which begins in the South...
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- 2017

Hao Wela: The Untold Story of Hot Rodding in Hawai'i
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Generations of vibrant racing communities have flourished in Hawai'i since the arrival of the first automobiles and motorcycles at the turn of the...
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- 2000

Waikiki: in the Wake of Dreams
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This film chronicles Waikiki's history from Polynesian mythology to the present day where it is one of the world's leading urban resorts.
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- 2010

Under a Jarvis Moon
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Under a Jarvis Moon is a 2010 documentary film about the young men, mostly of Hawaiian origin, sent in the 1930s and 1940s to colonize the Line...
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- 2013

The Haumana
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Jonny Kealoha is the charismatic host of a struggling Waikiki Polynesian lū`au show. To everyone’s surprise, including his own, he is...
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