History and Culture

Maui Film and Research takes our heritage seriously. We have devoted a ton of time and effort to bringing historical and archived information out into the public view. Here are some of what we have done so far:

Herb Moniz meeting with La`au lapa`au Bill Kanekoa (1997)

We accompanied Herb Moniz & recorded his meeting with La`au lapa`au Bill Kanekoa. As we went around Bill’s backyard & ...

4th Annual “Living the Culture Day”

This video was taken on July 29, 2018. Norman and Ohana's Living the Culture Day on Maui ...

Hana Trip

This photo gallery is of our trip to Hana visiting grave site of both Sheldon and Pekelo, and other sites ...

Who Owns the Crown Lands by Donovan Preza

A Speaker Event on April 20, 2018. Donovan Preza presents "Who Owns the Crown Lands" ...

Keeaumoku Speaks on Hawaiian Issues

Keeaumoku Speaks on Hawaiian Issues on Maui 7:30:17 ...

Papa Ku’i’ai Workshop

Papa Ku`i`ai Workshop Maui, 8/18/17 ...

Kaniakapupu

Here is a video of a 2000 meeting ...

Moku’ula: Maui’s Sacred Island by Akoni Akana

We had the honor of filming Akoni Akana's "Moku'ula" in front of a live audience. Enjoy this speaker's discussion below ...

La Ku’oko’a: Celebrating Service and Sacrifice

We had some great speakers and performances for the November 28, 2016 celebration of La Ku'oko'a ...

Restoration Day : Iao Valley

We had some fantastic speakers for Restoration Day in Iao Valley in July, 2016.  Here are some of the videos ...

Research and Archives

Here are some photographs from some of the recent research projects we have been involved with ...

Sun Yat-sen : The Sun of Maui

Photographs of the memorial for Sun yat-sen, also known as the "Sun of Maui." ...

Taro!

Here are some photographs of Taro. We have done several projects highlighting the cultural and nutritional significance of this local ...

Memorial for Uncle Sol

Photographs from the memorial service for Uncle Sol ...

Haloa Resource Center : Maui

Haloa Resource Center presents Rubellite Kawena Johnson in 2009 ...

Blessing of Kula Keiki Ali’i Audio Book

"Kula Keiki Ali'i Audio Book" was released in 2013. There was a traditional blessing for the release held in Iao ...

Hana Taro Fest

Enjoy a great musical performance by Pekelo at the 2007 Hana Taro Fest ...

Holo Holo with Paco

Take a delightful trip around the island with Paco ...

Apology Bill 1993

In 1993, there was a movement for what was called the Apology Bill to be given to the sovereign nation ...

Pekelo and the Big Island Boys

We had the opportunity to film Pekelo and the Big Island Boys as they performed.  We hope you enjoy watching ...

Taro First

"Taro First" was an educational presentation done to highlight the use of the taro plant in both daily lives, and ...