HUI O WA‘A KAULUA

Formed in 1975 out of Lahaina, Hui O Waʻa Kaulua (the group of the double-hulled sailing canoe) is an untold story of cultural awakening and community building.

Credits

Director(s):

Matt Yamashita

Producer(s):

Nohea Farmer, Beth Montalvo, Matt Yamashita

Writer(s):

Matt Yamashita

Cast:

Timi Gilliom, Pāʻanaakalā Baybayan Tanaka, Beth Montalvo, Brad Scott

Cinematographer(s):

Matt Yamashita
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