Pele's Appeal

Overview

In the swirling volcanic steam and misty rain forest of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone on the island of Hawai’i, two forces meet head on. Geothermal development interests, seeking to clear the rain forest for drilling operations, are opposed by native Hawaiians seeking to stop the desecration of the fire goddess, Pele. Pele is a living deity fundamental to Hawaiian spiritual belief. She is the eruption, with its heat, lava and steam. Her family takes the form of forest plants, animals and other natural forces. But geothermal development interests see Pele as simply a source of electricity. When Hawaiians take the issue to court, they find that nature-based religions are not respected by U.S. law.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1989

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina,Pele Defense Fund

Cast

Davianna McGregor,Tom Luebben,Ka’olelo ‘Ulaleo,Paul Yosh Takehiro,Alapa’i Hanapi,Palikapu Dedman,Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele,Henry Auwae,Noa Emmett Aluli

Director

Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina,Joan Lander,Puhipau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0290805