09 Jul 2004
Riding Giants
Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.
Like a Mighty Wave
On Wednesday, July 17th 2019, a heavily armed police force arrested 36 Native Hawaiian kūpuna peacefully protecting Maunakea from desecration. The actions from that day sparked an international outcry and brought new life to the ongoing movement for Native Hawaiians’ rights for self-determination.
Top Billed Cast
Hāwane Rios Self
Kerry Ilima Long Self
Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio Self
Joshua Lanakila Mangauil Self
Kaho'okahi Kanuha Self
Kaleikoa Kaʻeo Self
Maxine Kaha'ulelio Self
Noe Noe Wong-Wilson Self
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