A deep immersive journey into the heart of the Hawaiian islands. Through the stewards of 'aina, Kanaka Maoli.

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Additional Credits:
Bishop Richie Olston (Lahaina Helicopter Footage)
TipHarris (Old Hula Clip)
PBS Hawaii (George Helm Footage and Audio)
Na Maka o Ka Aina (Haunani Kay-Trask Speech)
Aina Momona (Molokai Protest Images)

Why "Living Like A.."?:
Living Like A Hawaiian is a project that is directly inspired by Living Like a Palauan, a 28 minute cultural project diving into the people of Palau and their beloved culture. And this was inspired by Living Like A Tonga, a project named such due to the conversation with my host, "What do you want Anthony?" "I want to live like you, I want to Live Like A Tongan".

Living Like A Hawaiian is a deeper more expansive voyage into Kanaka Maoli in two parts, Part one showing the beautiful rich culture and heritage of Kanaka Maoli. And Part two, the devastation consequences of development, colonization, and over tourism that has had devastating effects on Native Hawaiians.

This is and was a very difficult and very emotional project to weave together. From both a technical and creator standpoint to a heart breaking standpoint of how painful the narratives and visuals are. Making this project had me cry, break down, and nearly give up because of the mental hurt it was to build. But it is here, alive, and published for the world to see what the real Hawaii looks like. What aloha aina really means and for the world to trully see what is HAWAII, through the lens and narrative directly from the source: Kanaka Maoli

Gratitude & Acknowledgement:
Just want to take the time to show my utmost gratitude to everyone involved in this project. Be it the Kanaka I interviewed, those who donated footage, to those who guided me in showing accurate cultural knowledge, translation help, to those who donated to this self funded initiative. I am grateful to all of you. But especially grateful to my Kumu and Shannon Kamaehuahunui for allowing me to come into this world as the 1% in paving the way for this curious voyager for the bigger picture that is "One Ocean, One People", and respectful travel in cultural spaces.