Behind the Scenes of
Hometown Legends the Documentary
Five legendary Hawai’i Island Kūpuna share their moʻolelo of life ‘back in the day’ and how they see it changing in this modern age
Upcoming Screenings
February 23
Waiākeawaena Elementary School
(Limited to School ‘ohana)
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Hometown Legends
Hawaiians have long been known for their storytelling and oral history, so in a society quickly moving away from cross-generational conversations and traditional mea hana we sat down with five legendary kūpuna to document their history, craft, and kuleana as it was passed down to them.
Private Movie Premiere
We welcomed our Legends, their ‘ohana and the community to be the first to view our hour-long documentary at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. The 2-night premiere was magical to say the least. Here are a few photos from the events.
This documentary film highlights and pays homage to paniolo, lawai’a, po’e ulana, pahu carvers, and hoe wa’a. We capture their journey, adversities overcome, accomplishments, and the wisdom they believe is important to pass down to the next generations.
Directed by Kolby Akamu Moser and Nainoa Langer
