Ka'iulani: The Highest Point of Heaven
Hi,
Since I've been living in Hawaii, I have become even more aware of the struggles of Hawaiian people in the face of "statehood." I have been particularly inspired by the half Hawaiian and half Scottish Princess Ka'iulani, heir apparent to the Hawaiian throne when the US declared Hawaii a protectorate.
The video is very moving and provides, in just eight minutes, a very good overview of the final years of Hawaiian independence. For even more info (and an image of one of Princess Ka'iulani's beautiful paintings), read her story on Wikipedia.
Much aloha,
Rebecca
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Beautiful Story
I just finished reading the book, Overthrow, outlining the United States interference with other countries. It begins with the story of Hawaii. Now I'm reading Howard Zinn's "A People's History..." and I must say, never have I felt so empty inside than after becoming so aware of this country's horrible empirical traditions. I wasn't aware Hawaii is still going through struggles. I guess the US will never end it's tyranny. Nothing can produce a more apathetic citizen than the true history of this country. Sad doesn't even begin to describe it.
I just saw your film and it was nicely done. Would you be interested in haveing it shown at our festival. I am the Chairperson for the Princess Ka'iulani Festival 2008 and 2009. I will be held on 17 Oct. 2009 this year and will again be sponcered by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the County of Maui. Last year we had more than 2000 people attend our festival and hope to make it even better this year.
Thank you for your consideration.
Mahalo,
Norman Mizuno
Princess Likelike and Cleghorn--now that's much more interesting than Halle Berry.
I've always wanted to know more about her time in England.
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