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Special Screening – Shaka, A Story of Aloha at Faith Methodist Church — October 11, 2026
Faith Methodist Church 2115 W. 182nd Street, Torrance, CA, United StatesJoin us for a special screening of Shaka, A Story of Aloha, a feature-length documentary that explores the origins, meanings, and uses of Hawaiʻi’s iconic Shaka gesture—and how its spirit […]
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Aloha. Mahalo. Hang Loose! From Japan’s temples to Brazil’s beaches to Hawaii’s epic North Shore waves, embark on a global quest to unravel the mystery of the Shaka gesture. Discover why it ignites pride in train-jumpers, surfers and everyday adventurers alike. Experience 110 years of Shaka history as questor Steve Sue builds a “who dunnit” bulletin board for his Aunty Kela to reveal the gestureʻs origins, meanings and how it holds the secrets to creating and preserving paradise. See Full Synopsis »
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Gazettely Reviews “SHAKA, A Story of Aloha”
We’re excited to share a new review of SHAKA, A Story of Aloha from Gazettely. The review explores the film’s journey through the origins,...
SHAKA, A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue on Uncovering Hawaii’s Iconic Symbol | Filmmaker Mixer
A fun, investigative deep-dive into Hawaiʻi’s most recognizable gesture 🤙 In this podcast episode of Filmmaker Mixer, filmmaker Steve Sue...
SHAKA, A Story of Aloha Featured on Crooked Marquee’s Weekly VOD Picks
SHAKA, A Story of Aloha was reviewed by Crooked Marquee in their weekly feature, “VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week.”...
KHON2 Local News: SHAKA, A Story of Aloha of Aloha Hits Streaming Services
We’re honored to share that KHON2 Local News is spotlighting the award-winning documentary SHAKA, A Story of Aloha, as it officially...
KHON2 Living808: ‘SHAKA, A Story of Aloha’ Captures the True Aloha Spirit
The global symbol of kindness, connection, and aloha is taking center stage in the award-winning documentary SHAKA, A Story of Aloha,...
The 100th Seeds of Aloha | Published on Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Bytemarks Café
We’re honored to share a very special episode from Bytemarks Café — Episode 907: The 100th Seeds of Aloha, aired on January 9, 2026. This...
🌺 TALK STORY: The Story Behind the Movie 🤙🎬
Join Aunty Kela Miller (Kumu Shaka) and Shaka Steve (Sue), Film Producer/Writer, for a special Talk Story about the inspiration and journey behind SHAKA, A Story of Aloha.
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Courtyard North Shore, 55-400 Kamehameha Hwy, Lā‘ie
Come hear the stories behind the film, connect with the spirit of aloha, and enjoy an evening of conversation and community.
✨ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — FREE!
SHAKA, A Story of Aloha is available on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV.
#ShakaFilm #AStoryOfAloha #GlobalAloha #TalkStory #Aloha #Hawaii #HawaiiEvents #Laie #NorthShoreHawaii #HawaiianCulture #KumuShaka #FilmCommunity #IndependentFilm #AlohaSpirit
Mahalo nui @wahinevbboosterclub for sharing the @globalalohaorg Shaka Film! #alohafriday #sharealoha #shakafilm
PROJECT SHAKA IS GOING GLOBAL! 🤙🌎
What began in Hawaiʻi as a program based on a simple gesture grew into a movement featuring the SHAKA, A Story of Aloha film 🎥, the Shaka License Plate and getting the Shaka declared Hawaiʻi’s official state gesture. And yes, education, community programs and Acts of Aloha too.
We dubbed it “Project Shaka” and it showed us what can happen when aloha is put into action.
But now, we’re taking it to the world.
Project Shaka is becoming GLOBAL ALOHA — a movement born in Hawaiʻi and now shared everywhere.
Through films, education, experiences and community action, we’re working to bring more kindness, connection, service and aloha into everyday life.
Project Shaka isn’t disappearing. It’s still our local Hawaiʻi program—and the spark that started it all.
But now, from Hawaiʻi to the world 🌺🌎
please welcome Global Aloha! 🤙
Join the movement at GlobalAloha.org
#GlobalAloha #ProjectShaka #AlohaInAction #LiveAloha #ActsOfAloha
Fun day visiting with Kupuna at Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center! Mahalo@nui for watching our movie and treating us to lunch! You guys sure eat good! Love, Light and Aloha to you all! #kupuna #ShakaFilm
What an incredible afternoon! ❤️🤙
Mahalo to everyone who joined us for the FREE test screening of The 100th: Seeds of Aloha! We were humbled by the amazing turnout and grateful to see so many people come together to honor the legacy of the courageous men of the 100th Infantry Battalion.
Your support, thoughtful feedback, and heartfelt reactions mean the world to our cast, crew, and everyone who has poured their hearts into this project. Together, we’re helping preserve these stories for future generations.
A special mahalo to FPC Vintage Ministry and the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu for hosting us, and to everyone who made the journey despite the road detour!
This is only the beginning. 🌺🇺🇸
#100thSeedsOfAloha #ProjectShaka #HonorTheirLegacy #NeverForget #SupportLocalFilm
While doing some research for THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha, we came across a TV show called Gallant Men with a 1963 episode entitled “One Puka Puka.” The episode features Big Island born Poncie Ponce (Hawaiian Eye) playing Lt. Joe O’Hara and Honolulu born Frank Atienza (Blue Hawaii, Star Trek) playing Cowboy in the 100th INF BN (SEP), WWII. Lt. O’Hara thanks Cowboy for saving him from being killed by a German soldier and Cowboy throws a 🤙 shakey Shaka 🤙 back, consistent with his real life Honolulu upbringing.
In our previous film, SHAKA, A Story of Aloha, the earliest recorded Shaka we found was Elvis Presley’s 1973 Aloha from Hawaii “Hana Hou” Shaka 🤙 thrown during the first global satellite broadcast ever.
This one predates Elvis’ by a decade. More importantly, it’s thrown before Lippy Espinda’s early 1970s use in his TV show and/or used car sales ads.
You go Cowboy!!!🤠 🤙 #shaka #aloha #100thfilm
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, @histevesue! 🎉🤙
The creative mastermind behind Shaka, A Story of Aloha, 100th Seeds of Aloha, Ono Foods of Aloha, and the genius behind all things Project Shaka — thank you for inspiring us with your vision and showing us what all things Aloha truly look like.
Wishing you a year of big blessings, big wins, and more brilliant ideas. Keep making waves and planting seeds of aloha! 🌺✨
#HappyBirthdaySteve #AllThingsAloha #ProjectShaka #id8
WHAT THE HECK Ray Romano and @mirasorvino!!! Get cultured. See 🎥 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙 Mahalo for pointing this out @cheryldacus on #alohafriday 08 May 26.
#ShakaFilm
Remember vets in style on Memorial Day weekend ~ limited seating available at this unveiling of original songs composed for the upcoming film, THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha. See linktree in bio to get tix! #wwii #hawaiiveterans #hawaiimusic #hawaiifilm #The100thFilm
SHAKA, A Story of Aloha is a Global Aloha film.
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