The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai (2002)

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Heart of the Sea is an hour-long documentary about Hawaiian legend Rell “Kapolioka'ehukai” Sunn who died in January 1998 of breast cancer at the age of 47. Known worldwide as a pioneer of women’s professional surfing, in the Islands Rell Sunn achieved the stature of an icon — not only for her physical power, grace and luminous beauty, but for her leadership in a community that loved her as much as she loved it. Named one of Hawai’i’s most influential women of the 20th century by ABC television, Sunn - whose Hawaiian name means Heart of the Sea - was eulogized in the New York Times for having “captured the heart of Hawai’i during a 14-year battle with cancer.”

Director: Lisa Denker, Charlotte Lagarde
Runtime: 57 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai about?
Heart of the Sea is an hour-long documentary about Hawaiian legend Rell “Kapolioka'ehukai” Sunn who died in January 1998 of breast cancer at the age of 47. Known worldwide as a pioneer of women’s professional surfing, in the Islands Rell Sunn achieved the stature of an icon — not only for her physical power, grace and luminous beauty, but for her leadership in a community that loved her as much as she loved it. Named one of Hawai’i’s most influential women of the 20th century by ABC television, Sunn - whose Hawaiian name means Heart of the Sea - was eulogized in the New York Times for having “captured the heart of Hawai’i during a 14-year battle with cancer.”
Who directed The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai?
The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai was directed by Lisa Denker, Charlotte Lagarde.
Who stars in The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai?
The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai stars Rell Sunn.
How long is The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai?
The Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).