People’s Theatre in Honokaa will showcase two documentary films depicting some of the early history of the lives and livelihood of people living along the Hamakua Coast at 5 p.m. Sunday.
People’s Theatre in Honokaa will showcase two documentary films depicting some of the early history of the lives and livelihood of people living along the Hamakua Coast at 5 p.m. Sunday.
The first is “Traditions and Family Values: A Blueprint for Our Community, Paauilo Mauka Kalopa,” a 45-minute video recording the memories, oral histories and insights of longtime residents of the Paauilo Mauka Kalopa community. This project of the Paauilo Mauka Kalopa Community Association was started in 2009 and captures the heart and soul of the area and provides a blueprint for the community’s future, highlighting the strong family values and traditions of the area.
The second film to be shown is “The Shigematsu Family and the Legacy of Sugar.” This documentary addresses the role the sugar plantations played in the history of the coast as seen through the eyes of one family, as well as how the changing values of succeeding generations both form and reflect contemporary culture in Hawaii. It features five generations of a Honokaa family and their contributions to the sugar industry. The film was directed by Sarah Anderson and video production and editing by HiLand Films. The film project was made possible from a grant from the Hawaii Council for the Humanities.
A $2 donation is requested.
Info: 775-7311