A discussion between Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer and Dr. Thema Bryant, distinguished scholars and global thought-leaders who center cultural preservation, consciousness, and community. Recorded on January 13th, 2024 at the Doris Duke Theater in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This was a part of HULI OF CONSCIOUSNESS, a film program celebrating the power of cinema as ritual – amplifying Native Hawaiian, Black American, and diverse filmmakers from Hawai‘i and across the US continent. The participating filmmakers illuminate ancestral wisdom – envisioning futures of healing, liberation, Aloha, and abundance for our future generations.

The program was created in partnership with Honolulu Museum of Art by Daniel Croix and Meleokauaapuakea Hamasaki in collaboration with Sarah Fang. Featuring guest speakers Dr. Manulani Meyer & Dr. Thema Bryant. Made possible with support from ‘Elepaio Press and Wansalawata Productions. Audio and video recording by Alec Singer at the Doris Duke Theatre.

Participating films:

Malihini / dir. Ha‘aheo Auwae-Dekker An Ecstatic Experience / dir. Ja’Tovia Gary Down on the Sidewalk in Waikīkī / dir. Justyn Ah Chong Kai Hali‘a, Sea of Memory / dir. Angelique Kalani Axelrode True Story: Don’t Drown / dir. Matthew Law Inheritance / dir. Erin Lau Saturn Risin9 / dir. Tiare Ribeaux & Jody Stillwater This Is the Way We Rise / dir. Ciara Lacy BLM / dir. Jon Krippahne and Justin Joo Ka Ho‘i / dir. Mitchel Merrick Huli / dir. Daniel Croix For He Who Wears The Sea Like A Malo / dir. Richard Hamasaki Untitled Works / dir. Vincent Bercasio

Visit ringshoutproductions.com to learn more about the artists and films involved in the program.