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"These films have a unique voice, expert craftsmanship and many touch on important issues happening in the world today."

Joy Buran and Noelle Melody, Animation Curators


runtime: 81 mins

Synopsis: Long ago, four extraordinary individuals of dual 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, seen through the eyes of a curious child.


Directors' Bios: KAPAEMAHU is a collaboration between Native Hawaiian educator and cultural practitioner Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Emmy and GLAAD award-winning filmmakers Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Oscar-nominated animator Daniel Sousa. Their works have screened at Sundance, Berlin, Toronto, and Tribeca, broadcast on PBS and ARTE, and touched hearts across the Pacific and around the world.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    8:30
  • Language
    Hawaiian
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
  • Producer
    Hinaleimoana Wong-kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
  • Animator
    Daniels Sousa
  • Composer
    Dan Golden, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole