Pele's Appeal
01/01/1989
In the swirling volcanic steam and misty rain forest of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone on the island of Hawai’i, two forces meet head on. Geothermal development interests, seeking to clear the rain forest for drilling operations, are opposed by native Hawaiians seeking to stop the desecration of the fire goddess, Pele. Pele is a living deity fundamental to Hawaiian spiritual belief. She is the eruption, with its heat, lava and steam. Her family takes the form of forest plants, animals and other natural forces. But geothermal development interests see Pele as simply a source of electricity. When Hawaiians take the issue to court, they find that nature-based religions are not respected by U.S. law.
Movie Information
Pua Kanahele
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Noa Emmett Aluli
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Palikapu Dedman
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Henry Auwae
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Davianna McGregor
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Paul Takehiro
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Tom Luebben
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Alapa’i Hanapi
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Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo
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