Shaka: A Story of Aloha

We thoroughly enjoyed this movie! This is an Award Winning audience favorite! Entertainingly heartfelt, historical, educational, symbolic, and touching. This movie captures the history, spirit, meaning and nostalgia of the iconic gesture SHAKA, taking you on a journey of its origins to what it stands for today. Steve Sue does a deep dive interviewing people of past and present while capturing visual and oral histories of the SHAKA and it's global effect. This is a movie that is great for all ages and can serve as a calling card for Hawaii, its people, and the Aloha Spirit. Watch this movie!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

Excellent, Informative, Entertaining and Inspirational! I grew up in Hawaii, pursued a career on the mainland and travelled internationally. I attest that Hawaii has a special vibe of Aloha that brings people together, instead of focusing on differences. As I taught the Shaka gesture to people around the world, when they do the Shaka gesture , it is always accompanied by a smile. The world needs more smiles !

"Shaka, A Story of Aloha" is a good way for people outside of Hawaii to understand the meaning of the gesture and to use it to promote conflict resolution and peace.

Bravo and Thank you to Steve Sue! Aloha, Hang Loose, Be Kind......

The journey of the Shaka, Hawaii's gesture of goodwill, is a fascinating tale. From its plantation roots to its contemporary use in spreading positivity, the Shaka is often used without fully grasping its diverse implications.

This documentary captures its history, various meanings, and global use in educational, humorously anecdotal, and poignant ways. The fact that this gesture from a small island chain in the middle of the vast Pacific has made ripples across the map is meaningful, encapsulating the loving nature that defines the people of Hawai'i. Delving into people's recollection of its roots and watching old footage bring tears of nostalgia and joy.

It is a must-see that will leave you wanting to be a part of a movement to spread kindness and hope in today's volatile world.

The beauty and fascinating story telling of the movie make this a definitive exploration of something we all recognize, but don't really know - the Shaka. The passion and humility allows the people who embody the spirit of the Shaka to be the focus of an amazing history. My personal favorite is the retelling of the Hawaiian military members adaptation.

Yet, what makes this a uniquely powerful effort is the depth and care in portraying the impact of the Shaka. It feels like five films in one at each section showcases a key part of the Shaka philosophy and how it forms our daily life and brings us closer together. These are interwoven and you leave feeling a sense of hope- and it's fun.

I find myself watching all or part of it regularly, as you are not going to get all of the story or how it impacts you in one viewing.

Great job- 10 Shakas!

Beautifully done. I loved the celebration of the diverse local island community, the global spread of positivity and all the varied theories on the gesture's origin and meaning.

The walk through history was beautiful, fun-loving, interesting and nostalgic. A touching love letter to the islands and lovely people who embody the best aspects of the local community and culture.

Whatever the root source of the gesture, and I think the film has helped me feel pretty confident of what that was, it's global impact is appreciated: a sign of love, aloha, gratitude, togetherness, "we got this" and RIGHT ON!