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Hawaiian Soul is qualified to compete in the 2023 Academy Awards!
Watch the film for free from Nov. 28th until December 15th, when Oscar voting closes.
Please help us share our story and get the attention of academy voters. Mahalo!
HAWAIIAN SOUL WINS TOP HONORS
2020 BEST MADE IN HI SHORT - JURY/AUDIENCE
Hawaii International Film Festival
2020 BEST HAWAII NARRATIVE SHORT
2021 BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT
2021 OCEAN BOTTLE FILM AWARD
2022 BEST NARRATIVE SHORT
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Against the backdrop of the 1970s native rights movement, George Helm, a young Hawaiian activist and musician must gain the support of kūpuna (community elders) from the island of Maui to aid in the fight of protecting the precious neighboring island of Kahoʻolawe from military bombing.
This narrative short-film is based on the true story of Hawaiian hero, George Jarrett Helm Jr. It is a tribute to the legacy of a leader and artist that used his voice to inspire a revolution of consciousness.
We hope to honor his message and music.
ALOHA ʻĀINA