A Paradise Lost (2025)

The true story of one small Hawaiian bird who took a stand changed the rules.

A Paradise Lost (2025) poster

The film unfolds through the POV of the Palila called Anuenue who stood as the client in 1979 court trials. The legal battle leveraged the Endangered Species Act to protect māmane forests where 2,500 Palila competed with introduced sheep & goats. He explains how they won in court, but are still in jeopardy; in 2024, only 300 Palila remain. Today, a Native Hawaiian conservationist struggles to save them amidst escalating threats of climate change, wildfires, introduced predators, diseases, and governmental neglect.

Director: Laurie Sumiye
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Anne Misawa, Paul Atkins
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Laurie Sumiye
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Paradise Lost about?
The film unfolds through the POV of the Palila called Anuenue who stood as the client in 1979 court trials. The legal battle leveraged the Endangered Species Act to protect māmane forests where 2,500 Palila competed with introduced sheep & goats. He explains how they won in court, but are still in jeopardy; in 2024, only 300 Palila remain. Today, a Native Hawaiian conservationist struggles to save them amidst escalating threats of climate change, wildfires, introduced predators, diseases, and governmental neglect.
Who directed A Paradise Lost?
A Paradise Lost was directed by Laurie Sumiye.
Who stars in A Paradise Lost?
A Paradise Lost stars Kalā Lindsey-Asing, Michael Sherwood, Marjorie Ziegler, Kaipo Schwab.
How long is A Paradise Lost?
A Paradise Lost has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is A Paradise Lost?
A Paradise Lost is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was A Paradise Lost produced?
A Paradise Lost was produced in United States of America.