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Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty (2009)

NVOH Documentary Film Series 


Followed by a discussion with Catherine Bauknight




Documentary / Adventure / Family 

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Running time:  84 minutes


Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty is a documentary film by photojournalist Catherine Bauknight that explores the culture of the Native Hawaiians and their connection to the land.  At the forefront of the film are social, economic, and ecological issues that have developed in Hawaii since the takeover by the U.S. in 1893, revealed in interviews with grassroots indigenous people and scholars such as author, Haunani-Kay Trask.

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LIVE HULA PERFORMANCE BEFORE THE FILM AT 6:30 PM


6:30 – 7:00 p.m.    Special Performance by Patrick Makuakane, Kumu Hula, Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, and Shawna Alapa'i, Kumu Hula of Na Pau O Ka La'akea 


Doors open at 6pm; come early and enjoy wine, beer & snacks on sale in the Cafe Theatre.


Documentary Film Series package rate may be available.  Please call the NVOH Box Office at 707.226.7372 for details.  (Buy two films, save $2 per film)



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