HO‘EA Maoli Celebrates Kahoolawe & Sovereignty | Honolulu News

Celebrate Native Hawaiian cinema and culture at the HO‘EA Maoli Film Showcase’s 10th anniversary, kicking off tonight in Waimanalo with a powerful theme of “aloha aina” and Kahoolawe. Honor legends George Helm and Kimo Mitchell, whose 50-year fight for Kahoolawe’s restoration continues through the Protect Kahoolawe Ohana. Enjoy films, live performances by Kalama Chock, Hakioawa, and Grammy winner Navid Najafi, and mark La Ho‘iho‘i Ea — Sovereignty Restoration Day — with screenings including Aina Paikai’s “Ho‘ola ka Wai ia Maui — He Moemoea” and her upcoming “Ahupua‘a Living Lab.” Can’t make it? A second showcase is in Hilo on July 31st. Find all La Ho‘iho‘i Ea events at lahoihoiea.org. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d85fee21ba82e846