PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
In this program, indigenous and native narratives are pulled to the forefront. Watch these protagonists as they learn their strength and pursue their goals.
Indigenous voices are lifted in this collection of shorts. One documentary chronicles a day in the lives of Indigenous students at N’Swakamok Alternative School. Emphasizing the value and necessity of Indigenous alternative and community spaces, the school offers students a supportive and culturally activated space to gain life skills as they pursue their academic and personal goals. In the last film, being Native American is to be challenged, to be strong and to be resilient. Join this dynamic teen activist as she shares her family and community's journey to retain the sacred rituals and values of their culture. Whether Native American, First Nation, Amazonian, or Ancient Hawaiians, indigenous voices come to the forefront in these films.
Shorts Program Duration: 57 minutes
Themes: Traditions, heritage, culture of indigenous peoples (Hawaiian, Native American, First Nation, Amazonian).
Language: This program is presented in English, Kukama-Kukamiria, and Olelo Niihau with English subtitles
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
KAPAEMAHU (Short Film)
Synopsis: "Kapaemahu" reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach – and the legendary spirits within them. Long ago, four extraordinary individuals of both male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. Beloved by the people for their gentle ways and miraculous cures, they imbued four giant boulders with their powers. The stones still stand on what is now Waikiki Beach, but the true story behind them has been hidden – until now. Narrated in an ancient Hawaiian dialect, "Kapaemahu" brings this powerful legend back to life in vivid animation.
Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2019
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageOlelo Niihau with English subtitles
- CountryUSA
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorHinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer
- ProducerHinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
In this program, indigenous and native narratives are pulled to the forefront. Watch these protagonists as they learn their strength and pursue their goals.
Indigenous voices are lifted in this collection of shorts. One documentary chronicles a day in the lives of Indigenous students at N’Swakamok Alternative School. Emphasizing the value and necessity of Indigenous alternative and community spaces, the school offers students a supportive and culturally activated space to gain life skills as they pursue their academic and personal goals. In the last film, being Native American is to be challenged, to be strong and to be resilient. Join this dynamic teen activist as she shares her family and community's journey to retain the sacred rituals and values of their culture. Whether Native American, First Nation, Amazonian, or Ancient Hawaiians, indigenous voices come to the forefront in these films.
Shorts Program Duration: 57 minutes
Themes: Traditions, heritage, culture of indigenous peoples (Hawaiian, Native American, First Nation, Amazonian).
Language: This program is presented in English, Kukama-Kukamiria, and Olelo Niihau with English subtitles
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
KAPAEMAHU (Short Film)
Synopsis: "Kapaemahu" reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach – and the legendary spirits within them. Long ago, four extraordinary individuals of both male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. Beloved by the people for their gentle ways and miraculous cures, they imbued four giant boulders with their powers. The stones still stand on what is now Waikiki Beach, but the true story behind them has been hidden – until now. Narrated in an ancient Hawaiian dialect, "Kapaemahu" brings this powerful legend back to life in vivid animation.
Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2019
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageOlelo Niihau with English subtitles
- CountryUSA
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorHinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer
- ProducerHinaleimoana Wong-Kalu