Kumu Niu (2023)
The island of O'ahu is covered with coconut palms, but for fear of liability the vast majority of these sacred trees have been stripped of coconuts. The grassroots movement "Niu Now" is on a mission to restore the "niu," or coconut, as a fundamental food crop in Hawai'i and spread the Indigenous wisdom of "aloha 'āina:" loving land and serving people.
Director: Alex Cantatore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: July 10, 2023
Cinematography: Alex Cantatore
Editing: Alex Cantatore
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kumu Niu about?
- The island of O'ahu is covered with coconut palms, but for fear of liability the vast majority of these sacred trees have been stripped of coconuts. The grassroots movement "Niu Now" is on a mission to restore the "niu," or coconut, as a fundamental food crop in Hawai'i and spread the Indigenous wisdom of "aloha 'āina:" loving land and serving people.
- Who directed Kumu Niu?
- Kumu Niu was directed by Alex Cantatore.
- How long is Kumu Niu?
- Kumu Niu has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Kumu Niu?
- Kumu Niu is a Documentary film.