Pele's Appeal

Pele's Appeal (1989)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1989-01-01
  • Runtime: 0h 31min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
  • Directors: Puhipau, Joan Lander, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina.

Summary

In the swirling volcanic steam and misty rain forest of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone on the island of Hawai’i, two forces meet head on. Geothermal development interests, seeking to clear the rain forest for drilling operations, are opposed by native Hawaiians seeking to stop the desecration of the fire goddess, Pele. Pele is a living deity fundamental to Hawaiian spiritual belief. She is the eruption, with its heat, lava and steam. Her family takes the form of forest plants, animals and other natural forces. But geothermal development interests see Pele as simply a source of electricity. When Hawaiians take the issue to court, they find that nature-based religions are not respected by U.S. law.

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  • Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele

    as Self
  • Noa Emmett Aluli

    as Self
  • Palikapu Dedman

    as Self
  • Henry Auwae

    as Self
  • Davianna McGregor

    as Self
  • Paul Yosh Takehiro

    as Self
  • Tom Luebben

    as Self
  • Alapa’i Hanapi

    as Self
  • Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo

    as Self
Directing Puhipau Director
Directing Joan Lander Director
Directing Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina Director
Editing Joan Lander Editor
Editing Puhipau Editor
Sound Pierre Grill Music
Production R. Ipo Nihipali Production Assistant
Production R. Kunani Nihipali Production Assistant
Camera Mick Kalber Additional Camera
Camera Victoria Keith Additional Camera

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