Back to the Roots (1994)

overview : Kalo (taro) production on each of the major islands of Hawai'i circa 1994. Meet the amazing people who love and continue to cultivate taro on lo'i that in some cases has been in the family for generations and centuries! Young, old, and family growers on Maui, Moloka'i, Hawai'i, O'ahu, and Kaua'i islands. Includes history/culture of kalo, Issues related to land and water, uses of kalo, and prospects for the future.

Release Date : Jan 01, 1994

Runtime : 56m

Genre : Documentary  

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Keywords : hawaii, pacific island, woman director, native hawaiian, pacific islanders