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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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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...
“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...
“Shaka, A Story of Aloha” Hawai’i Premiere at HIFF Oct, 2024
HONOLULU (Sept. 6, 2024) — The feature-length documentary Shaka, A Story of Aloha, which delves into the origins, meanings, and mysteries...
SHAKA LAW: Hawaii First State to Get Official Hand Gesture
Hawaii has become the first US state to claim an official hand gesture known as the 'shaka.' On Monday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate...
PBS Hawaii Features Steve Sue
With a new documentary and an effort to change our state’s license plates, Steve Sue’s mission to spread aloha is bringing shaka back.Read...
Hawaii Declares ‘Shaka’ Its Official State Hand Gesture
Flash a closed hand with the thumb and pinkie sticking out, and every Hawaii resident knows what it means. Used by everyone from kids to...
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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...
“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...
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...
SHAKA Screens for Hawaiʻi State Legislature
Shaka, A Story of Aloha will screen for the Hawaiʻi State Legislature on April, 15, 2025, 3:30-5:00pm at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol...
Hereʻs a guy who LOVES the Shaka. Meet Steve Sue, todayʻs champion of the Shaka. See his film, 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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Now we know we’ve truly arrived: an episode on 🎥 FILMMAKER MIXER 🍿 with JEFF STOLHAND🍸 who digs deep into film BTS. Tune in to learn tricks we used to get 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙 up and out. Listening links in first Comment. #bts #hawaiifilm #indie
Guaranteed this film will touch emotions whether you know Hawaiʻi or not. For a good happy cry, check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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Taking people back to their kid-time through a movie? Heck yeah! See how in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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🌺 Make Monday a little brighter ☀️ . Share a 🌈 Shaka… and yes, you can 🤙 shake ‘em! 🤙
How a film goes out to digital, airlines and beyond. You can now check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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Oh hey! Thereʻs George Tanabe again, looking like heʻs ready to be carved into Mount Rushmore. Perhaps well-deserved as he had some great evidence on how the Shaka came from Japan via Buddha. Checkout his interview in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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Know Hawaiʻi history. Check out 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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Thanks to University of Hawaiʻi professors Willa and George Tanabe for lending their Buddhism expertise to help unravel the story of how the Shaka word and original meaning came from Japan. Interested? Checkout their inerviews in 🤙 "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" 🤙 Available on Digital — link in bio.
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