Sneak Peek Film Screening
SHAKA: A Story of Aloha
Saturday, October 7th, 1 pm
“Shaka, A Story of Aloha” started as a passing curiosity when a friend introduced filmmaker Steve Sue to Kupuna (elders) in La‘ie who had a story on the origin of the Shaka gesture. It turns out that the Kupuna have kept the depths of the story secret for 3/4 of a century as they didn’t want it inappropriately commercialized. But given advancing age and a world in need, they asked him to share their story.
Once in production, multiple alternative gesture and word origin stories were revealed. As documentarians, they plan to share all the credible findings and let audiences decide for themselves on what theories they prefer. With this welcoming spirit, the film crew ventures to spread the meaning behind the shaka.
Join us in sharing this message of empowering love. Filmmaker Steve Sue will be joining us for Q&A. Please reserve your tickets soon as space is limited. This is a free screening, all donations will support the finishing and outreach of the film.
Our hearts go out to the people in Maui after the devastating fire, loss of lives, homes, businesses, and community heritage sites. Please join the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California in their support of Maui Strong and Maui Food Bank. Now, more than ever, we are in need of the message of Aloha that this documentary uplifts.
