Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space (2023)
After receiving a kahea (calling) from ancestral lineages on Maui to create kapa for unearthed iwi kūpuna (skeletal remains), cultural practitioner Aʻiaʻi Bello extended the calling to her circle of women in the community. Those that stepped forth were propelled on a transformative journey, and as they learned to transform the wauke plant into sacred kapa, they found themselves changed in the process as well.
Director: Justyn Ah Chong
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: May 6, 2023
Cast
Cinematography: Justyn Ah Chong
Editing: Justyn Ah Chong
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space about?
- After receiving a kahea (calling) from ancestral lineages on Maui to create kapa for unearthed iwi kūpuna (skeletal remains), cultural practitioner Aʻiaʻi Bello extended the calling to her circle of women in the community. Those that stepped forth were propelled on a transformative journey, and as they learned to transform the wauke plant into sacred kapa, they found themselves changed in the process as well.
- Who directed Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space?
- Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space was directed by Justyn Ah Chong.
- Who stars in Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space?
- Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space stars Aʻiaʻi Bello, Keeaumoku Kapu, Michelle Makalua-Yim, Uilani Kapu, Wikolia Kaluna-Fox.
- How long is Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space?
- Ke Kahea: An Invitation Into Sacred Space has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).