A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT PARADISE
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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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PRESS
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...
Hawai’i Shaka License Plates Launch
Rick Quan, KITV News tells the story of the launch of Hawai’i Shaka License Plates, a nonprofit support program that is optional for...
Shaka plates hit Hawaii roadways
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Shaka plates have officially hit Hawaii’s roadways. Thousands joined the waiting list for their own set of plates with...
Talk to the hand: Hawaii makes shaka state’s official gesture
The shaka is poised to become Hawaii’s official hand gesture. Last week, Hawaiian lawmakers passed a bill that would officially enshrine...
Hawaii is poised to make the ‘shaka’ its official state gesture
For decades, Hawaii residents have used the “shaka” hand gesture to convey several greetings — hello, goodbye, thank you and aloha. Now...
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SHAKA Wins Gold at Spotlight Documentary Awards
HONOLULU (February 7, 2025) — “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is happy to be recognized among many great docs by Spotlight Documentary Awards...
SHAKA Selected by Barcelona Indie Awards
HONOLULU (January 7, 2025) — “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is an official selection of Barcelona Indie Awards, 2025. The festival runs...
SHAKA Selected by Tokyo International Short Film Festival
HONOLULU (Dec. 19, 2024) — “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is an official selection of Tokyo International Shorts Film Festival (TISFF) 2025....
SHAKA Selected by Utah International Film Festival
HONOLULU (Dec. 6, 2024) — "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" is an official selection to the Utah International Film Festival (UIFF), 2025. The...
SHAKA Wins Audience Choice Award, HIFF 2024
HONOLULU (Nov. 15, 2024) — "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" was awarded the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Documentary at the Hawai’i...
“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...
OMG, "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" is NOW LIVE ON DEMAND at Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home and other platforms. Huge mahalo to Glen Reynolds of circusroadfilms and the team at @freestyledigitalmedia for making this happen. TONIGHT: join our Live Online Q&A anytime 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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SHAKA: A STORY OF ALOHA is a lighthearted quest to uncover the origins of Hawai‘i’s iconic hand sign. From surfers to soldiers to folk hero Hamana Kalili, the film reveals how Shaka became a global symbol of Aloha.
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SHAKA: A STORY OF ALOHA is now available to rent or own on cable, satellite, and digital platforms, including @appletv and @primevideo.
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Thereʻs nothing worse than a weak Shaka. Upgrade yours by watching "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home TONIGHT! And drop into our Live Online Q&A today 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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Check out 88 Tees and some of their Shaka Shirts after watching "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" digital premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home. Join us TONIGHT in our Live Online Q&A anytime 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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5 years embedded in the paradise of Laʻie, Oʻahu. Pure love. Watch the Shaka digital premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home STARTING TOMORROW! And if you watch tomorrow, feel free to drop into our Live Online Q&A anytime 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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Like surfing, inside/outside is a thing with the Shaka. Find out more in the "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" digital premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home STARTING TOMORROW! And if you watch tomorrow, feel free to drop into our Live Online Q&A anytime 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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Watch the "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" digital premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home 1/16/26, then meet the crew in our FREE online Q&A 1/16 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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Watch the "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" digital premiere on Apple TV, Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home STARTING FRIDAY, 1/16/26. And if you watch on Friday, feel free to drop into our Live Online Q&A anytime 3-10 pm HST (8 pm EST) on FB, LI, or YT LIVE. See links in bio.
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