The story of a turtle goddess, some turtles, and the mortals who try to save them
Video Documentary, 1999, approx. 50 minutes
Winner, Hawaii International Film Festival 1999
This amazing documentary weaves together the legend of the ancient Hawaiian turtle goddess Kauila with the real life saga of one of the world's most endangered reptiles, the mysterious hawksbill turtle of Hawaii. See and hear stories in chant and hula that have not been told in centuries as biologists try to protect a being whose ancestors saw the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.
A film by Jay April & Lou De Liberto
Produced by The Honu Project
Starring: Rubellite Kewena Johnson, George Naope, Kealii Reichel, John Kaimikaua, Sunny Collo, & Charles Kaupu
Red Turtle Rising may be ordered by going to the Island Heritage site. (Click on Music and Video, and then on "Underwater" videos.) Price is $20.99 plus shipping.
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