Back to the Roots (1994)
Kalo (taro) production on each of the major islands of Hawai'i circa 1994. Meet the amazing people who love and continue to cultivate taro on lo'i that in some cases has been in the family for generations and centuries! Young, old, and family growers on Maui, Moloka'i, Hawai'i, O'ahu, and Kaua'i islands. Includes history/culture of kalo, Issues related to land and water, uses of kalo, and prospects for the future.
Director: Victoria Keith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1994
Cast
- Dana Naone Hall - Narrator
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hawaii, pacific island, woman director, native hawaiian, pacific islanders
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Back to the Roots about?
- Kalo (taro) production on each of the major islands of Hawai'i circa 1994. Meet the amazing people who love and continue to cultivate taro on lo'i that in some cases has been in the family for generations and centuries! Young, old, and family growers on Maui, Moloka'i, Hawai'i, O'ahu, and Kaua'i islands. Includes history/culture of kalo, Issues related to land and water, uses of kalo, and prospects for the future.
- Who directed Back to the Roots?
- Back to the Roots was directed by Victoria Keith.
- Who stars in Back to the Roots?
- Back to the Roots stars Dana Naone Hall.
- How long is Back to the Roots?
- Back to the Roots has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Back to the Roots?
- Back to the Roots is a Documentary film.