Kumu Niu

Documentary | 15 Min

 

Synopsis:  The documentary ‘Kumu Niu’ follows the grassroots Niu Now movement in their mission to restore the cultural significance of coconuts on O’ahu, Hawaii. The film documents their journey as they plant a new grove of coconut trees, symbolizing their commitment to preserving the ‘tree of life’ and promoting the Indigenous philosophy of ‘aloha ‘āina:” loving land and serving people.

Topics: Cultural Heritage, Environmental, Food Scarcity

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