Pele's Appeal (1989)
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.
Directors: Puhipau, Joan Lander, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina.
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Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele as Self |
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Noa Emmett Aluli as Self |
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Palikapu Dedman as Self |
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Henry Auwae as Self |
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Davianna McGregor as Self |
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Paul Yosh Takehiro as Self |
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Tom Luebben as Self |
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Alapa’i Hanapi as Self |
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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 |
