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Aloha. Mahalo. Hang Loose! From Japan’s temples to Brazil’s beaches to Hawaii’s epic North Shore waves, embark on a global quest to unravel the mystery of the Shaka gesture. Discover why it ignites pride in train-jumpers, surfers and everyday adventurers alike. Experience 110 years of Shaka history as questor Steve Sue builds a “who dunnit” bulletin board for his Aunty Kela to reveal the gestureʻs origins, meanings and how it holds the secrets to creating and preserving paradise. See Full Synopsis »
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Shaka: A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue on Uncovering Hawaii’s Iconic Symbol | Filmmaker Mixer
A fun, investigative deep-dive into Hawaiʻi’s most recognizable gesture 🤙 In this podcast episode of Filmmaker Mixer, filmmaker Steve Sue...
Shaka: A Story of Aloha Featured on Crooked Marquee’s Weekly VOD Picks
Shaka: A Story of Aloha was reviewed by Crooked Marquee in their weekly feature, “VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week.”...
KHON2 Local News: Shaka: A Story of Aloha Hits Streaming Services
We’re honored to share that KHON2 Local News is spotlighting the award-winning documentary Shaka: A Story of Aloha, as it officially...
KHON2 Living808: ‘Shaka: A Story of Aloha’ Captures the True Aloha Spirit
The global symbol of kindness, connection, and aloha is taking center stage in the award-winning documentary Shaka: A Story of Aloha,...
The 100th Seeds of Aloha | Published on Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Bytemarks Café
We’re honored to share a very special episode from Bytemarks Café — Episode 907: The 100th Seeds of Aloha, aired on January 9, 2026. This...
Island News Kitv4: The Untold Story Behind Hawaii’s Most Iconic Gesture
Steve Sue joins Island Life Live to share the story behind Shaka: A Story of Aloha, a slice-of-life “who dunnit” style film that explores...
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SHAKA, Watch Free, No Ads on Kanopy
Shaka, A Story of Aloha Now Streaming on Kanopy Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — March 6, 2026 — The award-winning documentary Shaka, A Story of Aloha...
Shaka: A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue on Uncovering Hawaii’s Iconic Symbol | Filmmaker Mixer
A fun, investigative deep-dive into Hawaiʻi’s most recognizable gesture 🤙 In this podcast episode of Filmmaker Mixer, filmmaker Steve Sue...
SHAKA, 100% on RottenTomatoes
Audience reviews are in and weʻre happy to report that Shaka at RottenTomatoes attained a perfect 100% audience rating! Thereʻs even a...
Shaka: A Story of Aloha Featured on Crooked Marquee’s Weekly VOD Picks
Shaka: A Story of Aloha was reviewed by Crooked Marquee in their weekly feature, “VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week.”...
KHON2 Local News: Shaka: A Story of Aloha Hits Streaming Services
We’re honored to share that KHON2 Local News is spotlighting the award-winning documentary Shaka: A Story of Aloha, as it officially...
KHON2 Living808: ‘Shaka: A Story of Aloha’ Captures the True Aloha Spirit
The global symbol of kindness, connection, and aloha is taking center stage in the award-winning documentary Shaka: A Story of Aloha,...
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, @histevesue! 🎉🤙
The creative mastermind behind Shaka, A Story of Aloha, 100th Seeds of Aloha, Ono Foods of Aloha, and the genius behind all things Project Shaka — thank you for inspiring us with your vision and showing us what all things Aloha truly look like.
Wishing you a year of big blessings, big wins, and more brilliant ideas. Keep making waves and planting seeds of aloha! 🌺✨
#HappyBirthdaySteve #AllThingsAloha #ProjectShaka #id8
THAT’S A WRAP!!! 🎥 08 May is Victory Over Europe Day: the end of WWII… and on this anniversary day, we completed our last pickup shot for THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha. Mahalo @pearlharboraviationmuseum for providing Hangar 79 again, @mariko_miho for providing your amazing personality, and crew @abocchieri @kristlekayelois @frenchopal @quinlanpatrickrd and Sue Stauffer for finishing this off in style! #veday #alohafriday🌺
WHAT THE HECK Ray Romano and @mirasorvino!!! Get cultured. See 🎥 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙 Mahalo for pointing this out @cheryldacus on #alohafriday 08 May 26.
Latest Shaka Plate sighting… Kaneohe DMV. Mahalo Eleanor Tokunaga for sharing Aloha on our roadways and supporting @projectshaka! #aloha
Prepping ti lei for the inaugural Red Carpet screning of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha, Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Be among the first to see this epic film about Hawaiiʻs famed Purple Heart Battalion, the WWII unit that along with the 442nd RCT, became one of the most decorated units in US military history. For info, see link in bio.
#The100thFilm #SeedsOfAloha #RedCarpetScreening #MemorialDay2026 #PurpleHeartBattalion #442ndRCT #GoForBroke #WWIIHistory #HawaiiHistory #AlohaSpirit #HawaiiLife #IslandVibes #LeiMaking #TiLeafLei #JapaneseAmericanHistory #NiseiSoldiers #FilmPremiere #EpicFilm #TrueStory #HonorAndSacrifice #SupportLocalHawaii #AlohaStories #HawaiiEvents
Prepping commemorative SWAG bags for the inaugural Red Carpet screning of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha, Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Be among the first to see this epic film about Hawaiiʻs famed Purple Heart Battalion, the WWII unit that along with the 442nd RCT, became one of the most decorated units in US military history. For info, see link in bio.
#The100thFilm #SeedsOfAloha #RedCarpetScreening #MemorialDay2026 #PurpleHeartBattalion #442ndRCT #GoForBroke #WWIIHistory #HawaiiHistory #AlohaSpirit #JapaneseAmericanHistory #NiseiSoldiers #FilmPremiere #SupportLocalFilm #EpicFilm #StoryOfHeroes #HonorAndSacrifice #LegacyOfCourage #RememberTheirStory #HawaiiEvents #AlohaStories
We took a deep dive into Hawaii history for THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha. Be among the first to see the inaugual screening Memorial Day, May 25, 2026 at Moanalua Performing Arts Center, Honolulu Hawaiʻi. For info, see link in bio.
#SeedsOfAloha #The100th #HawaiiHistory #HawaiiCulture #AlohaSpirit #HonoluluEvents #HawaiiEvents #Moanalua #FilmScreening #InauguralScreening #IndieFilm #DocumentaryFilm #CulturalStorytelling #PacificIslands #HawaiianHeritage #SupportLocalFilm #FilmCommunity #MemorialDay2026 #ThingsToDoHawaii #OahuLife #IslandStories #AlohaVibes
Prepping a Red Carpet for THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha, inaugual screening Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Be among the first to see this epic film about Hawaiiʻs famed Purple Heart Battalion, the WWII unit that along with the 442nd RCT, became one of the most decorated units in US military history. For info, see link in bio.
#RedCarpetEvent #FilmPremiere #SeedsOfAloha #MemorialDay2026 #WWIIHistory #MilitaryHistory #PurpleHeartBattalion #442ndRCT #HawaiiHistory #AlohaSpirit
#IndieFilm #HistoricalFilm #TrueStoryFilm #FilmScreening #CinemaLovers #MustWatchMovie #EpicStory #StorytellingMatters
#HawaiiLife #HawaiianCulture #MadeInHawaii #IslandStories #SupportLocalFilm
#JapaneseAmericanHistory #UntoldStories
Remember vets in style on Memorial Day weekend ~ limited seating available at this unveiling of original songs composed for the upcoming film, THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha. See linktree in bio to get tix! #wwii #hawaiiveterans #hawaiimusic #hawaiifilm
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