“Sharing Aloha,” a 95-minute documentary that tells the stories of student workers at the Polynesian Cultural Center, is set to hit theaters across Hawaiʻi and on the Mainland on Friday, Aug. 29.
The documentary follows the stories of several student workers who share their culture with tourists and kamaʻāina as part of PCC’s programs. Featured students include dancers and performers, who take the stage in the “Hā: Breath of Life” show, at the end of each night the center is open.
“My team and I are deeply connected to the dancers,” said Blair Treu, its producer and director, in a written statement. “This film is a celebration of culture, resilience and the power of community.”
“Sharing Aloha” premiered to about 200 guests, including some of the students featured in the documentary and their families, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Consolidated Theatres at Ward with Titan Luxe.
Polynesian Cultural Center is a 42-acre attraction that educates visitors about six island cultures: Hawaiʻi, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti and Aotearoa. It has hosted millions of visitors since its opening in 1963. Revenue from the cultural center supports daily operations and the education of student employees attending Brigham Young University – Hawaiʻi.
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