Documentary · 1994 · 56m

Back to the Roots

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Director
Victoria Keith
Cast
Dana Naone Hall as Narrator
Crew
Dana Naone Hall — Writer Victoria Keith — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
hawaiipacific islandwoman directornative hawaiianpacific islanders
Key Collaborators
Victoria Keith Director Dana Naone Hall Writer Victoria Keith Writer
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