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

Featuring five kūpuna from Moku o Keawe

Willy Kaupiko, Miloli’i

Keoni Turalde, Keaukaha

Sonny Keakealani, Pu’uanahulu/Waimea

Manny Veincent, Keaukaha/Waimea

Shirley Kauhaihao, Keei

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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

Mahalo @parkerschoolhawaii for hosting another Waimea screening of Hometown Legends!! We are so honored. This is a free community event, reserve your spot at the link in our bio! #kupunastories #hometownlegends
We are excited to announce, your donations to help us continue to capture kūpuna stories are now TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Mahalo to @cid_documentaryfilms for partnering with us as a fiscal sponsor. Please consider donating as we start work on Hometown Legen
Aotearoa, we’re coming! Mahalo #wairoamaorifilmfestival !! Our goal is to share our kūpuna’s voices and ‘ike with the world to inspire others to reconnect with who they are and fight for your people and places with aloha 🤍. Mahal
HILO hana hou!! Join us on 5/10 for a screening at @imiloaastronomycenter . Go to www.imiloahawaii.org to reserve your seat!
Getting to know these legends, capturing their stories and sharing them with the world has changed us as filmmakers and people. Mahalo for your comments, DM’s, shares and donations to help us continue to do this work 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Mahalo mahalo
Mahalo @mauifilmfest 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Can’t wait to share our film!!
We are so honored to announce a special APRIL 5, 2023 film screening at @kamehamehahawaii !! Several of our crew and legends will be in attendance. Go to our website for a link to save your spot! Registration closes on 4/1.