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Like a Mighty Wave (2020)

2020-01-01 · 15m · EN
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On Wednesday, July 17th 2019, a heavily armed police force arrested 36 Native Hawaiian kūpuna peacefully protecting Maunakea from desecration. The actions from that day sparked an international outcry and brought new life to the ongoing movement for Native Hawaiians’ rights for self-determination.

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Mikey InouyeDirector

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Hāwane RiosHāwane RiosSelfKerry Ilima LongKerry Ilima LongSelfJamaica Heolimeleikalani OsorioJamaica Heolimeleikalani OsorioSelfJoshua Lanakila MangauilJoshua Lanakila MangauilSelfKaho'okahi KanuhaKaho'okahi KanuhaSelfKaleikoa KaʻeoKaleikoa KaʻeoSelfMaxine Kaha'ulelioMaxine Kaha'ulelioSelfNoe Noe Wong-WilsonNoe Noe Wong-WilsonSelfPua CasePua CaseSelf

Keywords

HawaiiProtestIndigenousReal estate developmentPacific islandDesecrationNonviolent resistancePacific islandersNative hawaiian

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityHawaii · Protest · IndigenousPacingShortDirector preference1494446Actor preference1494436 · 1494437 · 1494438Country preferenceUs

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What is Like a Mighty Wave about?

On Wednesday, July 17th 2019, a heavily armed police force arrested 36 Native Hawaiian kūpuna peacefully protecting Maunakea from desecration. The actions from that day sparked an international outcry and brought new life to the ongoing movement for Native Hawaiians’ rights for self-determination.

How long is Like a Mighty Wave?

Like a Mighty Wave has a runtime of 15 minutes.