Documentaries, New American Perspectives, YES
An inspirational film that captures a moment in time when the lithe and self-aware Ashima Shiraishi, who at 13 was considered one of the best rock climber in the sport,…
Documentaries, Spotlight on Japan
The story of a legendary Taiwanese-style home cooking restaurant in Tokyo called Fumin, where patrons not only fall in love with the food, but also the character of Chef Sai…
Made In Hawaii
KANIELA: THE DANNY KALEIKINI STORY, is a biographical documentary based on the life of the man known as Hawaii’s Ambassador of Aloha, as told in his own words. Born into…
Documentaries
Weaving together interviews, performances, and rare archival footage spanning over 70 years, this documentary follows the life and artistry of Nobuko Miyamoto, a Japanese American multidisciplinary dancer, singer, performer, and…
Made In Hawaii, Made In Hawaii Shorts
Produced by all-women directors, camera crews, writers and editors, this series of short film portraits reveal untold stories of women creatives who preserve Hawai‘i history and culture through film. Now…
Documentaries
For Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer who suffered from a degenerative muscular disease, his time spent playing World of Warcraft gave him a powerful way to connect with a community…
Made In Hawaii
A portrait of the influential surfboard builder whose highly crafted boards made for big wave riding were coveted by professional surfers for decades. The film follows Brewer’s career, incorporating in-depth…
Panorama
Stories like Anthony Robles’ are the stuff of inspirational fiction, except this one actually happened. Though born without a right leg and growing up in a volatile household, Robles never…