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Hawaiian Soul: A Film Screening and Discussion

An image of George Helm with white text superimposed on it. The text reads "Columbia University Center for Ethnomusicology in Collaboration with The Center for Jazz Studies Presents A Film Screening and Discussion. 10/19/23 6pm. Based on a true story. Hawaiian Soul. A Short Film by ʻĀina Paikai." There is also a QR code that links to the registration page.
October 19, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Columbia University Faculty House, 64 Morningside Drive, New York, NY 10027

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 6 PM

Columbia University Faculty House
64 Morningside Drive
New York, NY 10027

The Columbia University Center for Ethnomusicology, in Collaboration with The Center for Jazz Studies, presents

Hawaiian Soul: A Film Screening and Discussion

Filmmaker ʻĀina Paikai brings the Hawaiian soul and spirit to Columbia 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 native rights 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.

Please register here.