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Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A.
There are 476 million Indigenous people around the world; a vast majority of their homelands are connected to the Asian American and NHPI communities that we serve. INDIGENOUS NOW! amplifies the contemporary storytelling of Indigenous Peoples – descendants of the original stewards of a geographical region before people of different cultures or ethnic origins arrived. These films invite you into lives of Kānaka Maoli, Métis, Māori and more.
In this program
MĀUI ADVENTURES: CAPTURING THE SUN
Directed by Jus G.
When the days are too short for life to survive, a Hawaiian boy fights the sun in order to slow it down and save his people.
THE BREAK
Directed by Conrad Lihilihi
A woman’s growing success begins to unearth deep insecurities and trauma within her toxic relationship which leads to deadly circumstances.
EYES AND EARS
Directed by Tahuaroa Ohia
To six-year-old Ben, the world is full of loud noises and frightening images. As Ben struggles with everyday life, his mother searches desperately to find a way to help her son.
STREET LIGHTS
Directed by Te Mahara Tamehana
A story of redemption, forgiveness and love between three generations
AS THE WATER DARKENS
Directed by Tiare Ribeaux
While navigating between survival and her connection to the land, a weaver experiences a transformation when she finds out her drinking water has been poisoned by fuel leaking into O’ahu’s watersheds.
