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PŌ’ELE WAI

As the Water Darkens

Directed by Tiare Ribeaux

Cast: Jamal Mamalias, Kālikopuanoheaokalani Aiu, Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers, Nanea Lum, Sarah Kamakawiwa'ole

While working as a cleaner, a Kānaka Maoli woman finds a mysterious rash growing on her body. Haunted by visions of mysterious creatures, she must undergo a metamorphosis for her survival in this poetic and experimental homage. Like the weaver in her film, Director Tiare Ribeaux threads together magical realism, dark fantasy, and horror elements to tell a visceral story of the effects of poisoning affect our bodies and our land.

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Dates & Times

Past

The New Parkway Theater

Sun, May 21
12:00 pm