Movie Description

O Hawaiʻi: Of Hawaiʻi from Settlement to Kingdom

O Hawaiʻi: Of Hawaiʻi from Settlement to Kingdom

(1995)

Overview

This 1995 film by Tom Coffman chronicles the history of the Hawaiʻi from arrival of the first Polynesian explorers through the establishment of four separate kingdoms on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi to the formation of one kingdom encompassing all islands. Featured in the film is Kumu John Keola Lake sharing stories and chant, artist Herb Kāne and author and scholar Rubellite Kawena Johnson.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleO Hawaiʻi: Of Hawaiʻi from Settlement to Kingdom

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1995-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 57m

Homepagehttps://www.pbs.org/video/o-hawaii-of-hawaii-from-settlement-to-kingdom-vcnbm4/

Production CompaniesPBS Hawai'i

Genres

  • Documentary