January 17, 2026 @Inspiration Museum Hawai‘i
THE FILMS
Waters of Pu‘uloa
Waters of Pu‘uloa
Waters of Pu‘uloa
Directed by Tiare Ribeaux
Waters of Puʻuloa chronicles the transformation of the ʻEwa District on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, and the area now known as Pearl Harbor, from a thriving hub of abundance of fertile lands and fishponds to a site of environmental crisis, featuring Hawaiian farmers, fishermen, and activists – highlighting the revival of indigenous practices and the ongoing struggle for restoration and reclamation. (Directors Cut)
Mālama Mākua
Waters of Pu‘uloa
Waters of Pu‘uloa
Directed by Mikey Inouye
Nestled on the western shore of Oʻahu, Hawai‘i, Mākua Valley is a sacred place where Native Hawaiian creation stories speak of earth and sky deities giving birth to the first people. Once a thriving community rich in natural abundance, Mākua’s fate changed just days after the 1941 Pearl Harbor bombing, when the U.S. Army forcibly evicted its residents. For decades, the valley and its pristine beach were subjected to relentless military target practice, scarring both land and spirit in the name of national security.
With the U.S. government’s lease set to expire in 2029, the call for Mākua’s return grows more urgent—and more hopeful—than ever.
Youth V Gov
Youth V Gov
Youth V Gov
Featuring: Kaua'i resident Journey Zephier, one of the original 21 plaintiffs
YOUTH v GOV is the story of the Juliana v. The United States of America constitutional lawsuit and the 21 American youth, ages 14 to 25, who are taking on the world’s most powerful government over its role in worsening the climate crisis and decismating their futures. They hail from 10 states: Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Louisiana, and New York. . These young people are activists, students, artists, musicians, and farmers, and their stories are universal.
OCEAN
Youth V Gov
Youth V Gov
Featuring Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth’s most spectacular underwater habitats, showing that we’re in the greatest age of Ocean discovery and highlighting its vital importance. While exposing the Ocean's biggest challenges, Attenborough’s message is one of hope: the opportunity for marine life recovery on an unprecedented scale is within reach.