Hawaii Movies

  • 1970
    The Ninth Island

    The Ninth Island

    The Ninth Island

    01970HD

    "The Ninth Island" tells the story of Hawaii’s indigenous population and its struggles to stay connected to its ancestral home.

    The Ninth Island
  • 1989
    Pele's Appeal

    Pele's Appeal

    Pele's Appeal

    71989HD

    In the swirling volcanic steam and misty rain forest of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone on the island of Hawai’i, two forces meet head...

    Pele's Appeal
  • 2019
    The Art of Life

    The Art of Life

    The Art of Life

    72019HD

    As a rising star in the field of abstract mathematics, Michael discovered that he could see beauty and pattern where others could not. But his path...

    The Art of Life
  • 2024
    Hula is Hawaii

    Hula is Hawaii

    Hula is Hawaii

    02024HD

    We take you through the legacy of an island and show you why Hula is so much more than just a beautiful dance.

    Hula is Hawaii
  • 1960
    The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960

    The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960

    The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960

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    Produced by the United States Geological Survey and the National Park Service during the 1959-1960 eruption of Kilauea. Narrated footage includes...

    The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960
  • 2018
    Hawaii's Forest Birds: Avian Malaria and Mosquito Research

    Hawaii's Forest Birds: Avian Malaria and Mosquito Research

    Hawaii's Forest Birds: Avian Malaria and Mosquito Research

    02018HD

    Many factors are contributing to the decline in Hawaii’s forest bird populations, loss of habitat, climate change.. invasive species, but none...

    Hawaii's Forest Birds: Avian Malaria and Mosquito Research
  • 2013
    Ola Nā Iwi: Hāloa

    Ola Nā Iwi: Hāloa

    Ola Nā Iwi: Hāloa

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    Haloa (pronounced: Haa-lo-ah) tells the story of how the first Hawaiian came to be and how the Hawaiian peoples bond is forever linked to the Kalo...

    Ola Nā Iwi: Hāloa
  • 1960
    Polynesia in America

    Polynesia in America

    Polynesia in America

    01960HD

    A look at the then brand-new Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii . Established by the Mormons, the Center attempts to explain the indigenous...

    Polynesia in America
  • 2012
    World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    62012HD

    Hawaii is a place of contrasts. Born of fire and water. Symbol of this is the Manau Kea, the highest mountain in the world, which rises in the sky of...

    World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • 2010
    Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro

    Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro

    Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro

    02010HD

    Taro grower and Native Hawaiian practitioner Jerry Konanui works to propagate and save from extinction the numerous varieties of kalo (taro), a...

    Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro
  • 2023
    It Takes a Tutu to Raise a Village

    It Takes a Tutu to Raise a Village

    It Takes a Tutu to Raise a Village

    102023HD

    A family from California moves to Hawaii and meets Tutu. Tutu teaches them how to live in Hawaii.

    It Takes a Tutu to Raise a Village
  • 2013
    Hawaii

    Hawaii

    Hawaii

    02013HD

    Hawaii - an exotic tropical world far out in the Pacific, characterized by volcanoes that are still active and frightening to this day. Settled in...

    Hawaii
  • 1982
    Rap's Hawaii

    Rap's Hawaii

    Rap's Hawaii

    101982HD

    Hawaiian comedy institution Rap Reiplinger brings to life his most beloved characters in this Emmy-winning special, which features extensive...

    Rap's Hawaii
  • 2019
    Prescribing Hope: Trapped on the Streets

    Prescribing Hope: Trapped on the Streets

    Prescribing Hope: Trapped on the Streets

    02019HD

    For homeless people incapacitated by mental illness in Hawaii, years go by and nothing changes. They’re trapped. And their families struggle to...

    Prescribing Hope: Trapped on the Streets
  • 2016
    The Women and the Waves 2

    The Women and the Waves 2

    The Women and the Waves 2

    7.22016HD

    A documentary surf film that celebrates women and their unique approach to surfing and life. Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking 2009...

    The Women and the Waves 2
  • 1950
    Highway to Hawaii

    Highway to Hawaii

    Highway to Hawaii

    01950HD

    A tourist video of the visit to Hawaii, promoted by United Airlines.

    Highway to Hawaii
  • 2017
    Pauahi's Legacy

    Pauahi's Legacy

    Pauahi's Legacy

    02017HD

    A short film about the love story between Charles Reed Bishop and Princess Pauahi (founders of Kamehameha Schools). This is based on a true story...

    Pauahi's Legacy
  • 2019
    Conflict on Mauna Kea

    Conflict on Mauna Kea

    Conflict on Mauna Kea

    02019HD

    The conflict on Mauna Kea is about to enter it’s fourth week with no end in sight. This special Hawaii News Now mini-documentary takes a look...

    Conflict on Mauna Kea
  • 1951
    The Hawaiian Islands: The Chief Industries

    The Hawaiian Islands: The Chief Industries

    The Hawaiian Islands: The Chief Industries

    01951HD

    The Hawaiian Islands, located 2,000 miles from the U.S. West Coast, primarily rely on agriculture for their economy, as they lack significant...

    The Hawaiian Islands: The Chief Industries
  • 2009
    Golden Globe - Hawaii

    Golden Globe - Hawaii

    Golden Globe - Hawaii

    02009HD

    Golden Globe - Hawaii