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“Waikiki’s charming past is unfolded through re-enactments, film and TV clips…” – Variety.
This full-length documentary film chronicles the evolution of a small beachside community from ancient spiritual haven, to playground for Hawaii’s royalty, to the world’s most famous beach and visitor destination. The first comprehensive chronicle of Waikiki’s 500-year history is brought to life with historical photographs and moving footage, Hollywood clips, and rare interviews with the people who made Waikiki, Waikiki: from the voices of iconic personalities now long gone, to legends like Don Ho, Keola Beamer, Mo Keale, and descendants of one of Americaʻs greatest athletes Duke Kahanamoku, this little film established “Sunset on the Beach at Waikiki”.
Previewed in Washington D.C. at the National Geographic Society, the film premiered on Kuhio beach in Waikiki, under a full moon to an audience of 5,000 viewers. Local families and visitors sat side by side on the sand, in the water, on firetrucks and cars, setting the precedent for what became the City of Honoulu’s, “Sunset on the Beach” public movie venue held in Waikiki.
A companion film viewer’s guide is available. (see Books)
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