Like a Mighty Wave (2019)
On Wednesday, July 17th 2019, a heavily armed police force arrested 36 Native Hawaiian kūpuna peacefully protecting Maunakea from desecration. The actions from that day sparked an international outcry and brought new life to the ongoing movement for Native Hawaiians’ rights for self-determination.
Director: Mikey Inouye
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Hāwane Rios as Self |
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Kerry Ilima Long as Self |
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Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio as Self |
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Joshua Lanakila Mangauil as Self |
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Kahoʻokahi Kanuha as Self |
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Kaleikoa Kaʻeo as Self |
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Maxine Kaha'ulelio as Self |
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Noe Noe Wong-Wilson as Self |
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Pua Case as Self |
| Directing | Mikey Inouye | Director |
| Camera | Erin Lau | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Easten Tanimoto | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Reyn Kaneshiro | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Christopher Kahunahana | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Valen Ahlo | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Kaipo Kiaha | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Nainoa Andrade | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Mikey Inouye | Editor |
| Camera | Mikey Inouye | Director of Photography |
| Production | Mikey Inouye | Producer |
| Editing | Jenise Lam | Editor |