The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival runs June 17-21, featuring ‘Lahaina Rising,’ a 92-minute documentary about the 2023 Lahaina wildfire that won best feature film at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
- The five-day Wailuku Film Festival is hosted by the Maui County Film Office and features work from over 55 Hawaii filmmakers plus international creators.
- ‘Lahaina Rising’ explores the August 8, 2023 Lahaina wildfire through water rights issues, personal family stories, and the resulting political movement.
- The documentary was directed by third-generation Maui resident Matty Schweitzer and won the Made in Hawaii award for best feature film.
- The films are not currently available on streaming services, making the festival a rare opportunity to see them in theaters.
Source: Alohastatedaily
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