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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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PRESS
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...
HawaiiNewsNow: ‘Shaka’ documentary on Hawaii’s official hand gesture celebrates digital debut
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The history of Hawaii’s state hand gesture will soon be introduced to a new audience worldwide. “Shaka: A Story...
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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,...
SHAKA Film Hits Streaming!
"SHAKA, A Story of Aloha" went live Friday, January 16, 2026 on most streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Fandango at...
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...
After COVID & rough politics... a bit of bright light. Join paradise. "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #AlohaSpirit #HopeAndHealing #IslandVibes #PositiveStories #PacificVoices #FeelGoodFilm
Hawaiʻi be proud of these two UH grad filmmakers. Seee their work in "Shaka, A Story of Aloha." Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #UHGrad #HawaiiFilmmakers #LocalTalent #AlohaStories #IslandCreators #PacificVoices
Wanna see legit Hawaiʻi? Checkout Uncle Baldy "Niele... means shut up!" Apuakehau, one of the most sing-song pidgin voices you will ever hear and the uncle you always wanted. See him in "Shaka, A Story of Aloha," Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #HawaiiCulture #PidginVoices #LocalStories #AlohaSpirit #IslandHumor #PacificVoices
See if your familyʻs story is in "Shaka, A Story of Aloha." Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #FamilyStories #HawaiiHistory #AlohaSpirit #PacificVoices #CommunityStories #IslandHeritage
We canʻt thank Tracy Kubota enough for being our behind the scenes strategist. The movie, State Gesture and Shaka License plate all har her strategic mark on them. Mahalo nui Tracy for showing us the way! See Project Shaka program links in bio.
#ProjectShaka #MahaloNui #AlohaLeadership #ShakaAStoryOfAloha #StateGesture #HawaiiCulture #Gratitude
Bonus shot for ʻTHE 100TH, Seeds of Alohaʻ that explores secrets of Diamond Head ridge and Diamond Head tunnels. Be among the first to get glimpses of areas few have seen. Coming Memorial Day, 2026 in "THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha." See links in bio.
#The100th #SeedsOfAloha #DiamondHead #HiddenHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWIIHistory #UntoldStories
Check out ShakaCon and learn how to throw a legit Shaka. "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaCon #ThrowShaka #ShakaAStoryOfAloha #AlohaSpirit #HawaiiCulture #IslandLife #PacificVoices
Passion + Humility = Hawaiʻi. "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #AlohaSpirit #HawaiiStories #IslandValues #PacificVoices #IndependentFilm #HawaiiFilm
ʻONO, Foods of Aloha resumes production with a shot at Cafe 100, founded by Richard Miyashiro, a Purple Heart WWII war hero who founded the restaurant named after his unit, the famed 100th Infantry Battalion and who built the busienss thatʻs the home of the Loco Moco. Now, three generations run the restaurant (Gloria, Mari and Mikael), serving the community with affordable, home grown comfort foods. ʻONO is the third film in our Trilogy of Aloha films. Follow the production right here @ProjectShaka.
#ONOFilm #FoodsOfAloha #Cafe100 #LocoMoco #HawaiiFood #AlohaStories #AsianAmericanHistory #ProjectShaka
"Shaka, A Story of Aloha" is a Project Shaka aloha spirit film.
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