Ho'oku'ikahi (1998)

Ho'oku'ikahi: To Unify as One documents the commemorative events that took place at Pu'ukohola heiau, Kawaihae, Hawai'i on the 200th anniversary of the consecration of Kamehameha the First's temple of state. The preparations for and the ceremonial events in 1991 show the ongoing cultural practices of Hawaiians. The intention of the documentary is to honor the Hawaiian's ancestors, support the Hawaiian native language and traditional values of kanaka maoli and to encourage deep respect and care for the land and natural resources of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also a means of nurturing a commitment to wellness of mind, body and spirit. The film highlights the efforts to develop vital links between Polynesian peoples of the Pacific.