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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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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...
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...
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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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