Press Release 10/27/09Othila Media Productionscbauknight@othilamedia.comph. (626)786-4227"Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty" Wins Best Documentary AND Best Environmental Film At the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival!Catherine Bauknight's feature documentary film, "Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty", is awarded the Best Documentary Feature Film and Best Environmental Film awards at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. It was announced today."I'm incredibly happy to have received recognition from such a prestigious film festival in New York.", Bauknight says. "These awards are certainly of importance to the film, but more importantly, to the Hawaiian people. They have put a lot of their heart and soul into this documentary to get their message out to the world. To have a venue such as New York appreciate the importance of the Hawaiian culture, their relationship to the land, and their concern for the environment, is outstanding. The world is becoming aware of the Native Hawaiians and the importance of their magnificent culture! Aloha Ke Akua", she continues.Bauknight's film was presented with The Audience Award - Best Hawai'i Film at this year's Maui Flm Festival. It will next be screened at the American Film Market in Los Angeles for worldwide distribution, Nov. 4, 2009.Asked what's on the horizon, Bauknight stated: "We're hoping to organize a Hawaii Film and Music Festival in the near future to showcase not just the film itself, but also the musicians who graciously contributed to making such a remarkable soundtrack." The soundtrack includes performances by Charles Ka'upu, Cyril Pahinui, George Kahumoku, Ke`eaumoku Kapu, Lono, Richard Ho'opi'i, Skippy Ioane, and Willie K. Bauknight describes the soundtrack CD as a tapestry of authentic Hawaiian music with ancient instruments, chants, and sound effects from the filming of the documentary. It is a spiritual journey into their culture.Further information about the film is available at www.catherinebauknight.com.
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