In-person or online: documentary “Hawaiian Soul” & Talk Story with filmmaker Āina Paikai

The film “Hawaiian Soul” is based on the true story of George Helm, a young Hawaiian musician who must gain the support of kūpuna (community elders) from Maui to aid in the fight of protecting the neighboring island of Kahoʻolawe from military bombing. It is a beautifully crafted tribute to those who helped start the Native Hawaiian rights movement. The film took home a pair of awards at the 2020 Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). Following the screening of the 20-minute film, Kapena Alapa’i will host a Talk Story discussion about the film with the film’s writer-director ‘Āina Paikai, and producer Kaliko Ma’i’i, joined by educator, scholar, and cultural practitioner Kū Kahakalau. In-person or online at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM. More info: Hawaiian Soul” & Talk Story with filmmaker Āina Paikai – Kahilu Theatre Foundation