Kapaemahu

Kapaemahu

Kapaemahu is a multimedia education and community engagement project rooted in Hawaiian culture and dedicated to acceptance, respect, and inclusion for all. It is based on the story of four large stones that were long ago placed on Waikiki beach as a monument to the mahu – extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit – who brough healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii. Few of the millions of people who pass by the stones of Kapaemahu today know their true meaning and significance. Our hope is to start a conversation that will restore this storied site as a permanent reminder of Hawaii’s long history of healing, inclusion and aloha.   http://kapaemahu.com

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Official website: http://kapaemahu.com
Bishop Museum Exhibition: http://bishopmuseum.org/kapaemahu
Childrenʻs Picture Book:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704844/kapaemahu-by-hinaleimoana-wong-kalu-dean-hamer-and-joe-wilson-illustrated-by-daniel-sousa/

Written, Directed and Produced by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
Director of Animation Daniel Sousa
Sound and Music Dan Golden
Original Chant Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole

PREMIERE:
Tribeca Film Festival - Special Jury Mention

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