‘ULU’ULU – GEORGE TAHARA: A HAWAI‘I LEGEND
"Spotlight on George Tahara celebrates the pioneering Hawai‘i filmmaker whose camera preserved the islands’ evolving story throughout the 20th century. This special program showcases a selection of Tahara’s short films, including his acclaimed Hawaiian Legends series, which vividly chronicles Native traditions, everyday life, and Hawai‘i’s transforming landscapes. Blending artistry with documentary insight, Tahara’s work stands as an invaluable visual record of a rapidly changing era and a cornerstone of Hawai‘i’s local film history, inspiring generations of filmmakers to honor and protect the islands’ cultural heritage. This special compilation program showcases examples from his filmography—Hawaiian Legends, Hawaiian Culture and Contemporary Stories, plus a 1994 profile of Tahara. The program will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion.
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Presented in Multiple Parts
THE STORY OF HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL CENTER (1970)
''The film you are about to see will surprise many of you who still think of Hawai‘i in terms of grass shack...
14 min | George Tahara | N/A | English | No subtitles are included on this film
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SON OF LONO (1972)
From George Tahara''s Hawaiian Legends series, SON OF LONO tells the story of a cabin boy, who arrived aboard ...
10 min | George Tahara | N/A | English | No subtitles are included on this film
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MAUNALAHA HAWAIIAN SETTLEMENT IN FOREST RESERVE (1943)
''No rent! No tax! Impossible? There is a place a few miles from the heart of Honolulu where property tax and ...
15 min | George Tahara | N/A | English | No subtitles are included on this film
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KOLEA THE MOON CHILD (1975)
From George Tahara''s Hawaiian Legends series, KOLEA THE MOON CHILD tells of a moon child who loses his mortal...
5 min | George Tahara | N/A | English | No subtitles are included on this film
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