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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,...
While on a pick up shot for THE 100TH, Adam Jansen, Hawaiʻi State Archivist shared a really rare piece of history with us... CHCIKEN SKIN moment!!! A 15 year old Queen Liliʻoukalani in her first picture, 1843.
#The100th #SeedsOfAloha #QueenLiliuokalani #HawaiiHistory #AdamJansen #StateArchives #RareHistory #HawaiiHeritage
Jaslyn Loftin does justice to Roger Higaʻs "Share a Shaka" song. Mahalo nui for the Aloha guys! See 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #JaslynLoftin #RogerHiga #ShareAShaka #HawaiiMusic #AlohaSpirit #IslandSound #PacificVoices
Hereʻs Michael Sun Lee playing a WWII soldier in THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha documentary. Now in post-production, this film is due for completion in time for an inaugural Sponsorʻs Screening on Memorial Day, 5/25/26. Be among the fist to see the film by becoming a donor or sponsor. See 100th Film link in bio.
#The100th #SeedsOfAloha #MichaelSunLee #WWIIDocumentary #MilitaryHistory #AlohaStories #SupportIndependentFilm #MemorialDay
Major General (Ret.) Kenneth Hara tells of how the Shaka lives in the Iraqi War. See the full story in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #KennethHara #MilitaryStories #ShakaLivesOn #AlohaSpirit #HawaiiHeroes #PacificVoices
Roger Higa writes a Shaka Song! See 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #RogerHiga #ShakaSong #HawaiiMusic #AlohaSpirit #IslandSound #PacificVoices
BTS on Steve Sueʻs SHAKA "Crime Board." See it in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #BehindTheScenes #CrimeBoard #IndieFilm #AlohaSpirit #Filmmaking #PacificVoices
An all-local film ~ indies can be made even on little islands in the middle of nowhere. Watch 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #AllLocal #IndieFilm #IslandFilmmaking #AlohaSpirit #HawaiiFilm #PacificVoices
Itʻs "Awesome!" ~ but then his wife is in it... Judge for yourself, watch 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
@quinlanpatrickrd, @frenchopal, @freestyledigitalmedia
Want to know the deeper meanings of "Aloha" and "Shaka"? If so, watch 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #AlohaSpirit #ShakaMeaning #HawaiiCulture #IslandValues #PacificVoices #CulturalJourney
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