Like a Mighty Wave
On Wednesday, July 17th 2019, a heavily armed police force arrested 36 Native Hawaiian kūpuna peacefully protecting Maunakea from desecration. The actions from that day sparked an international outcry and brought new life to the ongoing movement for Native Hawaiians’ rights for self-determination.
Directed by Mikey Inouye
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Cast
- Hāwane Rios Self
- Kerry Ilima Long Self
- Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio Self
- Joshua Lanakila Mangauil Self
- Kahoʻokahi Kanuha Self
- Kaleikoa Kaʻeo Self
- Maxine Kaha'ulelio Self
- Noe Noe Wong-Wilson Self
- Pua Case Self
Make it a double feature
1h 37m together
Like a Mighty Wave
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