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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 is now available to stream on Kanopy, the free on-demand streaming platform offered through libraries and universities around the...
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 shares the five-year documentary journey behind Shaka: A Story of Aloha—from archival research and cultural storytelling to the...
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 professional reviewer that had nice things to say about the film. So huge mahalo to all those who were so generous with their...
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.” The film was highlighted as a recommended on-demand watch, celebrating its uplifting message, cultural depth, and engaging...
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 launches on major streaming platforms. The film explores the cultural roots and global impact of the Shaka — Hawaiʻi’s iconic gesture...
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, recently featured on KHON2 Living808. Produced and written by Hawaiʻi filmmaker Steve Sue, the film explores the deeper meaning behind...
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 Home, YouTube Movies, Google TV and others. The launch was complimented by a same-day 7-hour Livecast Q&A on LinkedIn, Facebook...
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 milestone episode reflects on the powerful idea of Seeds of Aloha—stories, conversations, and actions rooted in connection,...
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 the origins, meaning, and global impact of Hawaii’s iconic shaka gesture—now available for digital streaming beginning January 16....
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 of Aloha” has found new life thanks to a new digital acquisition. It was first released in May 2024 and won the Peopleʻs Choice...
“SHAKA, A Story of Aloha” Acquired by Freestyle Digital Media for January Release
"SHAKA, A Story of Aloha" Set for Digital Debut on VOD Platforms Jan. 16, 2026 Los Angeles, CA – December 30, 2025 – Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to...
New! Shaka Film Poster
A new Shaka Film Poster just dropped. This version features an AI generated backdrop image graced by Illustrator generated graphics and laid out in Canva. Says Steve, "I wanted to convey the grittiness and ʻgo for itʻ attitude of the Shaka as the original meaning of...
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