HOMETOWN LEGENDS + KAHUKU MANA

HOMETOWN LEGENDS, from local filmmakers Nainoa Langer and Kolby Akamu Moser, documents five legendary Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) who are masters of their craft. These Hawai‘i Island legends represent paniolo (cowboys), lawai‘a (fishermen), po‘e ulana (lauhala weavers), pahu (drum) carvers and hoe wa‘a (canoe paddling) - and are leaders in cultural practices that were passed down from generations of their kūpuna. The filmmakers sat down with these five kūpuna to document their history, mea hana (craft), and kuleana (responsibility) as it was passed down to them, capturing stories about their ‘āina hānau (native land), adversities they've overcome and the lessons they believe are important to pass down to the next generation. Through their stories of resilience, we are reminded of what truly matters - identity, ‘ohana (family) and aloha ‘aina. PRECEDED BY: KAHUKU MANA United States, Hawai‘i 2023 | English | 21M DIRECTOR: Ryan Travis