Mauna Kea – Temple under siege, a stunning new film of living history

Author:

Kelly, Jack

Title:

Mauna Kea – Temple under siege, a stunning new film of living history

Periodical:

Hawaii Island Journal

Year:

2004

Pages:

26-27

Subject:

Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea controversy Sacred sites

Summary:

This document describes a film that was produced by Na Maka o ka 'Aina under the direction of Puhipau and Joan Lander. This film comes from the Hawaiian activists' point of view and describes the controversies that surround Mauna Kea regarding the concerns that surround the massive telescope development that has occurred at the summit of this mountain that is considered sacred to the kanaka maoli -- the native Hawaiian people. The film also explores the concerns of the environmental community, loss of habitat, endangered species and pollution of the acquifer while the presentation of the Hawaiian spiritual perspective is the main focus.

Label:

Mauna Kea - Commentary

Date:

June 16-30, 2004

Collection:

Periodicals