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Special Screening of Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty in Pasadena

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  • Apr 3, 2010 from 5:00am to 7:30am
  • Location: Pasadena Convention Center
  • Latest Activity: Jul 30, 2021
Please join us at the screening sponsored by the Pasadena Weekly of, Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty honoringthe Native Hawaiian Culture, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California on April 3rd at 3:00pm. Directed by photojournalist Catherine Bauknight, Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty is an epic documentaryfilm about the Hawaiian Culture, spirituality, and the Hawaiian's close connection to the land. At the forefrontof the film are the complicated social, economic, and ecological issues that have developed in Hawaii since theoverthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani by the U.S. in 1893 http://www.hawaiination.org/soa.htmlThe film is in the voice of Native Hawaiian people who address the issues theycontinue to face in their long struggle to regain sovereign rights and Native Lands lostafter the overthrow. These revelations are presented in the voice of grassrootsindigenous people and scholars including: Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask, Professor KaleikoaKa'eo, Hawai`i State Senator Kalani English, Bumpy Kanahele, Clifford Nae'ole,Ramsay Taum, Kahu Hanalei Colleado, Guy Aina, Ke'eaumoku Kapu, and authorGregg Braden.The goal of the documentary is to raise awareness of these issues that threaten theHawaiian’s ancient, once-environmentally-sustainable culture. Key contributors to thefilm through music and chants are: Charles Ka'upu, Cyril Pahinui, George Kahumoku,Ke'eaumoku Kapu, Lono, Richard Ho'opi'i, Skippy Ioane, Willie K, Makana, KamuelaRodrigues, Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, and Ulalena: The Music of Michel Cusson, and Luc Boivin. Film Trailer:www.catherinebauknight.com The 84-minute film was released in June, 2009.Kiowa Gordon from Twilight Saga, New Moon will speak in support of the Hawaiian Cultureand all indigenous cultures. Interview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19ZXyaXGtAcFor more information: cbauknight@othilamedia.comAdmission $5.00 - Street Parking available or the Convention Center Garage is $9.00For advance ticket purchase, see www.catherinebauknight.com Tickets will be reserved at willcall.Opening Ceremony and welcome by Auntie Geri Kuhia - 3:00 - 3:30 pmFilm: 3:30 - 4:54 PMPanel Discussion - 5:00-5:30 pmAdmission $5.00For advance ticket purchase, see www.catherinebauknight.com Tickets will be reserved at will call.Contact: Catherine Bauknight cbauknight@othilamedia.com
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