Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch (2023)
Every spring since 1971, the best hula hālau are invited to Hilo, Hawai‘i Island to perform in the most prestigious hula competition of its kind: the Merrie Monarch Festival. Follow the journeys of three hula practitioners—a teacher, a chanter, and a dancer—as they prepare to step onto the stage.
Director: Gerard Elmore
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 19, 2023
Cast
- Kealohilani Gardner - Self
- Leimomi Ho - Self
- Taizha Hughes-Kaluhiokalani - Self
- Ke'ano Ka'upu - Self
- Tauarii Nahalea-Marama - Self
- Lono Padilla - Self
- Kaleo Trinidad - Self
- Kamalani Ho Wehrsig - Self
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gerard Elmore
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch about?
- Every spring since 1971, the best hula hālau are invited to Hilo, Hawai‘i Island to perform in the most prestigious hula competition of its kind: the Merrie Monarch Festival. Follow the journeys of three hula practitioners—a teacher, a chanter, and a dancer—as they prepare to step onto the stage.
- Who directed Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch?
- Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch was directed by Gerard Elmore.
- Who stars in Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch?
- Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch stars Kealohilani Gardner, Leimomi Ho, Taizha Hughes-Kaluhiokalani, Ke'ano Ka'upu, Tauarii Nahalea-Marama, Lono Padilla.
- How long is Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch?
- Ka Huakaʻi The Journey to Merrie Monarch has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).