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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,...
How to build social following through associating multiple film projects. STEVE SUE breaks down how heʻs creating a multi-film movement through 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙 ~ Links in Bio. Listen to the full JEFF STOLHAND 🎥 FILMMAKER MIXER 🍿 episode via links in first Comment.
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POV Hawaiʻi... including the art of Pake Salmon, water shooter extraordinaire. See her work in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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She was impressed and used the word "Brilliant" to describe "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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The biggest Shaka contest ever. See it in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #ShakaContest #AlohaSpirit #HawaiiCulture #IslandFun #PacificVoices #FeelGoodFilm
Even men in beards love "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #AlohaSpirit #IslandStories #FeelGoodFilm #HawaiiCulture #PacificVoices #FilmFans
GENUINE is key to Hawaiʻi and living Aloha. For the secrets to creating paradise, check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #LiveAloha #GenuineAloha #AlohaSpirit #IslandValues #HawaiiCulture #PacificVoices
Watch Shaka film FREE ~ NO ADS! Educators and library card holders sign in at Kanopy.com to learn/teach good values through 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙 ~ See Linktree in Bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #Kanopy #FreeStreaming #NoAds #Educators #LibraryCard #AlohaSpirit
Some of Hawaiʻi’s best—ROUTE99HAWAII, VHO7V (Aloha Revolution) & 88TTEES—are pushing the PROJECT SHAKA mission of sharing aloha through the Shaka 🤙 STEVE SUE breaks down creating a WIN-WIN movement from a film. See 🤙 Shaka, A Story of Aloha 🤙 Links in bio. 🎬🌺
Surfers around the world get the SHAKA. Mahalo to our friends in Barcelona for selecting SHAKA for their festival lineup. Check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
#ShakaAStoryOfAloha #SurfCulture #BarcelonaFilmFestival #GlobalAloha #AlohaSpirit #FilmFestival #IslandToWorld
"Shaka, A Story of Aloha" is a Project Shaka aloha spirit film.
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