Pele's Appeal

198931m7.0 (1)
Documentary

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.

Crew

P

Puhipau

Director

JL

Joan Lander

Director

NM

Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina

Director

Cast

PK

Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele

Self

NE

Noa Emmett Aluli

Self

PD

Palikapu Dedman

Self

HA

Henry Auwae

Self

Davianna McGregor

Davianna McGregor

Self

PY

Paul Yosh Takehiro

Self

TL

Tom Luebben

Self

AH

Alapa’i Hanapi

Self

K‘

Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo

Self

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