LAHAINA RISING

Produced and directed by Maui residents with deep Lāhainā roots, LAHAINA RISING is the definitive documentary delving into the life-altering events of August 8th, 2023, when the historic town was devastated by the largest wildfire in American history. The fire obliterated the entire town, displacing over 13,000 residents who continue to face ongoing hardships. This film not only sheds light on the injustices faced by Lāhainā natives in the aftermath of the fire, but systemic issues posed to the people of Hawai’i for generations. Through devastation and destruction, a community comes together and rises from its ashes.