Pele's Appeal

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Pele's Appeal (1989)

Directed by Puhipau, Joan Lander, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina

Documentary · 31m

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.

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Cast

P
Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele Self
N
Noa Emmett Aluli Self
P
Palikapu Dedman Self
H
Henry Auwae Self Davianna McGregor Self
P
Paul Yosh Takehiro Self
T
Tom Luebben Self
A
Alapa’i Hanapi Self
K
Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo Self

Crew

Director
Puhipau, Joan Lander, Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Editor
Joan Lander, Puhipau

Details

Release date
1989-01-01
Runtime
31m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Production
Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina, Pele Defense Fund