AANHPI Films To Watch in 2024
- Aina Momona
- May 29, 2024
- 1 min read
Happy AANHPI Month! Check out these Native Hawaiian films below:
Hae Hawai‘i
After the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, loyalists to the crown protect what is left of their dissolving kingdom. They recruit a young thief to safeguard the unifying symbol of the people.
Standing Above the Clouds
Three intergenerational Indigenous Hawaiian families seek to protect their native land and sacred mountain, the towering inactive volcano Mauna Kea, from the construction of the world’s largest telescope.
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The Wind and the Reckoning
When a local cowboy named Ko’olau and his young son Kalei contract Leoperasy, they refuse to allow their family to be separated. This film is based on real-life historical events as told through the memoirs of Pi'ilani herself. The film is not available for purchase at this time.
Aikāne
Aikāne is a universal queer love story rooted in native Hawaiian Tradition. The short film follows two queer lovers — a warrior and his shape-shifting advisor — as they battle colonial evil.
Kapaemahu
Watch the short film about the extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirits who brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawai‘i and imbued their powers in four giant boulders.
Pa‘a Ke Aupuni
Paʻa Ke Aupuni is a unique 60-minute hand- drawn, animated film that gets straight to the point. It zooms in on key facts explaining how the Hawaiian Kingdom came to be, how it evolved to stand firmly on the international world stage of sovereign nations, and how the United States came to claim Hawai‘i.
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Really appreciated this curated list of AANHPI films — it’s great to see more visibility and celebration of diverse voices in cinema. Each recommendation feels meaningful and adds value for anyone looking to explore new perspectives in storytelling. I recently saw a related discussion on a review blog https://gocollectiv.com/, which also emphasized how important representation is in shaping modern film culture.
This is a fantastic list for AANHPI Month! Hae Hawai‘i sounds particularly compelling with its focus on safeguarding a unifying symbol after the overthrow.
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Thank you for curating this insightful list of AANHPI films! One perspective to consider might be the impact of these narratives on cross-cultural understanding. Perhaps you could explore how these stories resonate with broader themes that connect diverse audiences, level devil enhancing our collective appreciation for AANHPI experiences.
I really enjoyed reading this list because it feels personal and meaningful, not just another film roundup. Each story carries history and emotion, especially the focus on Native Hawaiian voices. It reminded me how powerful cinema can be. Also funny enough, after watching serious films, I sometimes relax with basketball legends fun, a light game that balances the mood perfectly after long days at home.