Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro (2010)

Taro grower and Native Hawaiian practitioner Jerry Konanui works to propagate and save from extinction the numerous varieties of kalo (taro), a staple of the Hawaiian diet. Jerry’s mission is also to protect kalo, revered as the elder sibling (Haloa) of the Hawaiian people, from the risks of genetic engineering.

Director: Puhipau, Joan Lander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 39 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro about?
Taro grower and Native Hawaiian practitioner Jerry Konanui works to propagate and save from extinction the numerous varieties of kalo (taro), a staple of the Hawaiian diet. Jerry’s mission is also to protect kalo, revered as the elder sibling (Haloa) of the Hawaiian people, from the risks of genetic engineering.
Who directed Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro?
Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro was directed by Puhipau, Joan Lander.
How long is Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro?
Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
What genre is Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro?
Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro is a Documentary film.