Hawaiian Soul

Hawaiian Soul Film Screening and Discussion:

A Tribute to George Helm, a Hawaiian Hero, Musician, and Activist.

In collaboration with the Center for Ethnomusicology, the Center for Jazz Studies welcomes filmmaker ʻĀina Paikai, who brings the Hawaiian soul and spirit to Colombia University. The award-winning director will showcase his Oscar qualifying short-film in NYC to share the story of Hawaiian legend, George Helm.  Set in the 1970’s Hawaiian sovereignty movement, this based-on-a-true-story biopic, brings the heart of the Hawaiian musician to the big screen with the intention of introducing this great indigenous leader to the outside world.  In addition to the short-film, Paikai will share about his process of making the film with the Helm ʻohana, as well as share archival footage of George himself, so that the audience can directly hear from the voice that inspired a revolution of consciousness in Hawai’i.

Thursday, October 19, 2023  6pm

Columbia University Faculty House

64 Morningside Drive

New York, NY 10027

This event is free and open to everyone but registration is required.

Please CLICK HERE to register or scan the QR code below