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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: 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,...
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...
Whatʻs worthy of a feature-length film subject? STEVE SUE breaks it down on runtime decisions for 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙. Listen to the JEFF STOLHAND 🎥 FILMMAKER MIXER 🍿 episode via links in first Comment.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #FilmmakerMixer #JeffStolhand #SteveSue #FeatureFilm #IndieFilm #AlohaSpirit
More than a simple documentary, hopefully you find this film truly artful. Check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaFilm #ArtfulDocumentary #IndieFilm #AlohaSpirit #CreativeStorytelling #PacificVoices #FilmForGood
Some say there are not enough words to define Aloha ~ thatʻs why we made a movie. Itʻs your 101 to Aloha: check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaFilm #AlohaSpirit #DefineAloha #IslandValues #HawaiiCulture #PacificVoices #FeelGoodFilm
Check out Henry Kaponoʻs original music for SHAKA. 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaFilm #HenryKapono #OriginalMusic #HawaiiMusic #AlohaSpirit #IslandSound #PacificVoices
Risk spoilers or pre-market from the set? STEVE SUE on BTS social posting during the production of 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙. Listen to the JEFF STOLHAND 🎥 FILMMAKER MIXER 🍿 episode via links in the first Comment.
#ShakaFilm #FilmmakerMixer #JeffStolhand #SteveSue #BehindTheScenes #IndieFilm #AlohaSpirit
Check out the special vibe of Hawaiʻi. 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaFilm #HawaiiVibes #AlohaSpirit #IslandLife #PacificVoices #IslandCulture #FeelGoodFilm
Even a bozo can make a film today says STEVE SUE on his journey to making the indie 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙. Listen to the JEFF STOLHAND 🎥 FILMMAKER MIXER 🍿 episode via links in first Comment.
#ShakaFilm #FilmmakerMixer #JeffStolhand #SteveSue #IndieFilmJourney #PodcastEpisode #AlohaSpirit
Mahalo Hawaii Railway Society for supporting our re-enactments and for the audiences at HIFF for voting up our picture. 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaFilm #HawaiiRailwaySociety #HIFF #HawaiiInternationalFilmFestival #Mahalo #AlohaSpirit #IndieFilm
SHAKA Executive Producer, Bryan Spicer ~ Our hero and mentor. At one point, he said, "why donʻt you play the entire thing backwards in time?" Brilliant. Check out the result in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaFilm #BryanSpicer #ExecutiveProducer #IndieFilm #FilmMentor #AlohaSpirit #PacificVoices
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