Posted by J. D'Alba on December 12, 2009 at 6:41pm
Press ReleaseHAWAII A VOICE FOR SOVEREIGNTY - HONOLULU PUBLIC PREMIERE SCREENINGHonoring Cast and Native Hawaiian PeopleSunday, December 13 at 5:00 PMUniversity of Hawaii, Spalding AuditoriumHonolulu, HIUniversity of Hawaii Cinema Series, by Don Brown;Sponsored in part by Hawaiian Studies, UHUS 2009 84 minutesRECEPTION at 7:00 PMThis documentary film, directed by photojournalist Catherine Bauknight, explores the culture of the Native Hawaiians and their connection to the land. At the forefront of the film are social, economic, and ecological issues that have developed in Hawaii since the takeover by the U.S. in 1893, revealed in the voice and participation of the grassroots indigenous people and scholars such as author, Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask and Professor Kaleikoa Ka'eo, Senator Kalani English, Bumpy Kanahele, and Clifford Nae'ole, Ramsay Taum, Kahu Hanalei Colleado, and Guy Aina The goal of the documentary is to raise awareness of the issues faced by the Native Hawaiians that threaten their ancient and environmentally sustainable culture. Key contributors to the film and understanding of the Hawaiian culture through music and chants are Charles Ka'upu, Cyril Pahinui, George Kahumoku, Ke'eaumoku Kapu, Lono, Richard Ho'opi'i, Skippy Ioane, Willie K, and Makana. Panel discussion facilitated by Jon Orsorio, following screening. Panel will include Prof. Haunani-Kay Trask. Others TBA.$5 General Admission / $3 UH Free Parking on SundayFurther information about the event: Don Brown (808)223-0130Film Trailer: www.catherinebaukight.comDirections to Spalding Auditorium:Proceed north on University Ave. two stoplights past Dole St. (Maile Way). Make a right onto the campus. 400 yards past the guard gate, park in the lot on the right at the corner of Maile Way and Farrington Rd. Walk through passage way to the front of the building. Auditorium is on the first floor.
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