CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 22m · NR
Shaka: A Story of Aloha

How one man's misfortune became the secret to paradise, living large, and with aloha.

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A documentary on the origin, meanings and uses of the gesture. The shaka sign is reputed to be over a century old, but its origins are the stuff of myths and legends. It turns out that kupuna (Hawaiian elders) have kept the story secret for almost a century. Why? They didn't want it told incorrectly or commercialized. But given advancing age and a world in need, they decided it was time to share the story.

Directed byAlexander Bocchieri

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Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
May 2, 2024

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7 credited
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Henry Kapono Ka'aihue

Self

Kekela Miller

Self

Moana Jones Wong

Moana Jones Wong

Self

Steve Sue

Self

Brook Lee

Brook Lee

Self

Lanai Tabura

Self

Kenneth S. Hara

Self

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Directed by
Alexander Bocchieri
Alexander Bocchieri
Written by
Steve Sue
Produced by
Steve Sue

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