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Waikiki

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Co-presented by Scattergood Foundation

Nominated for Best Feature Narrative

In this cinematic allegory of love and loss, a hula dancer fights for survival and her sanity in the shadows of Waikiki for an unflinching glimpse into paradise, where there remains hope through human connection and reconnection to ʻaina (nature).

Trigger Warning: Colonial violence, abuse.

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Year
2020
Runtime
77 minutes
Country
USA, HAWAI'I
Premiere
Philadelphia Premiere

Director
Christopher Kahunahana

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In this cinematic allegory of love and loss, a hula dancer fights for survival and her sanity in the shadows of Waikiki for an unflinching glimpse into paradise, where there remains hope through human connection and reconnection to ʻaina (nature). (Trigger Warning: Colonial violence, abuse.)

This film is eligible for audience awards. Unlock it to vote.

Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: United States of America, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands (U.S.).

Co-presented by Scattergood Foundation

Nominated for Best Feature Narrative

In this cinematic allegory of love and loss, a hula dancer fights for survival and her sanity in the shadows of Waikiki for an unflinching glimpse into paradise, where there remains hope through human connection and reconnection to ʻaina (nature).

Trigger Warning: Colonial violence, abuse.

In partnership with me too.

Year
2020
Runtime
77 minutes
Country
USA, HAWAI'I
Premiere
Philadelphia Premiere

Director
Christopher Kahunahana