Film

The short documentary “Dear Aloha” tells the story of why Native Hawaiians move away from their homeland. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio spoke with the film’s director, Cris Romento, about being part of the Hawaiian diaspora.

A movie theater is coming soon to the island of Molokaʻi for the first time since 2008. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the community’s excitement for what’s to come.

A new documentary takes a look behind the camera, featuring the first female water photographer to shoot the prestigious big wave surf event — The Eddie at Waimea Bay. The Conversation talked to Oʻahu photographer Christa Funk about the journey.

A new film, "In Shackles," tells the story of forced marriages and the plight of young girls and women in Pakistan. The Conversation spoke with filmmaker Haider Rifaat to learn more.

A new documentary film delves into Donn Beach’s complicated life and legacy. The Conversation spoke to two of the film’s directors and producers, Max Well and Alex Lamb.

Bryson Chun, who is from Windward Oʻahu, contributed to the screenplay of "Moana 2." The Conversation talked to Chun about his experience working on the film.

A new film about the experience of the decorated veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team will be shown this Sunday. The Conversation talked to two of the actors featured in the film, Dann Seki and Allan Okubo.

The Maui wildfires aren’t in the national headlines anymore, but efforts continue to keep educating the world about the disaster and survivors. That’s what producers and Kula residents Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday are doing with their film.

Production started this month for a local film titled "Grace" — based on the true story of two women who fell in love in 1950s Oʻahu. The Conversation talked to director Jana Park and writer-actress Elizabeth Rian about the film.

Set in a tough Kalihi neighborhood, The Arrangements tells the story of 12-year-old Micronesian boys living at Kamehameha IV housing apartments who cope with loss through adventure and resilience.