Pele's Appeal

Pele's Appeal

1989
31m
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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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina Pele Defense Fund
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

hawaii native hawaiian political documentary indigenous rights

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1989
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0290805
Website Visit Site

Cast

Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele
Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele

Self

Noa Emmett Aluli
Noa Emmett Aluli

Self

Palikapu Dedman
Palikapu Dedman

Self

Henry Auwae
Henry Auwae

Self

Davianna McGregor
Davianna McGregor

Self

Paul Yosh Takehiro
Paul Yosh Takehiro

Self

Tom Luebben
Tom Luebben

Self

Alapa’i Hanapi
Alapa’i Hanapi

Self

Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo
Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo

Self

Key Crew

Puhipau
Director
Joan Lander
Director
Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Director