Movies: Hawaii

A documentary on the life and work of Poet Laureate, two-time Pulitzer winner, and environmental activist W.S. Merwin....

This is the virtually unknown story of Hawaii and the hidden Genocide being committed by the American government with the use of 'blood quantum' for the purpose of eliminating the Hawaiian national....

We take you through the legacy of an island and show you why Hula is so much more than just a beautiful dance....

The Hawaiian Islands, located 2,000 miles from the U.S. West Coast, primarily rely on agriculture for their economy, as they lack significant minerals and manufacturing. Sugar cane and pineapple are the two main crops. Sugar cane, first cultivated in...

After unearthing a rare black pearl on a South Pacific island, two beachcombers unleash the wrath of a mysterious force....

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano has been spewing fire and molten rock non-stop for the last 30 years. It draws attention from all over the world, from scientists to artists to curious tourists....

The conflict on Mauna Kea is about to enter it’s fourth week with no end in sight. This special Hawaii News Now mini-documentary takes a look at how the protest has evolved, where people on both sides of the issue stand, and what the state’s respons...

Embark on a month-long expedition to explore stunning coral reefs, shallow water environments, and rare species in America's newest marine sanctuary, Papahanamokuakea Marine National Monument....

Witness the unique marine life at the depths of the Pacific Ocean, and journey to shores of the archipelago in this one-hour documentary, which reveals a new facet of this tropical location....

Filmmaker Jack McCoy delves into surfing's deepest roots through ancient lore...

Waikiki is a place unique in Hawaii's history. Over the years, it has transformed from a gathering place for Hawaiian royalty into a gathering place for millions of people from around the globe....

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HAWAIIANA examines the enduring legacy of Winona “Aunty Nona” Beamer, a venerated educator, storyteller, composer and hula expert who dedicated her life to preserving and celebrating traditional Hawaiian culture. In her 20s, Aunty Nona formed a Hawai...

Hawai'i is a horrible place to live. Anger permeates the landscape like a sea of lava beneath the surface. There are those who are fighting for Hawai'i's health, but for now, it seems that the aloha state is on its deathbed....

For homeless people incapacitated by mental illness in Hawaii, years go by and nothing changes. They’re trapped. And their families struggle to get them help, despite a law passed five years ago that was supposed to offer a way out. Allyson Blair goe...

This film is a moving journey into the beauty and meaning of Hawaiian slack key music. Award-winning director Eddie Kamae"s rare combination of master musician and cinematic storyteller is the key to showing how Hawaii"s cultural traditions and the k...

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Documentary series about how Hawaii is facing the climate change challenge....

A short film about the love story between Charles Reed Bishop and Princess Pauahi (founders of Kamehameha Schools). This is based on a true story with some liberties taken by Elena....

Hawaii News Now reporter Allyson Blair followed the state's only psychiatric street medicine team for six months as they offered homeless people with mental illness a medication that would give them the chance to change their lives....