Product Details

• Directors: John Zak
• Format: Color, Widescreen, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Zakwest Productions Inc
• DVD Release Date: June 14, 2003
• Run Time: 67 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0000C8W7X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,732 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Hawaiian Healing explores the countless ways in which healing is woven into Hawaiian culture, art, music, and daily life. With lomilomi teacher and practitioner Brenda Mohalapua Ignacio, filmmaker John Zak takes you on a journey of discovery as he talks story with practioners and healers who demonstrate that lomilomi is more than a form of Hawaiian massage, it is a spirit-based approach to health and life. Includes interviews with Brenda Ignacio, Aunty Mary Fragas, Aunty Mona Kahele, and Haunani Hopkins, visits with Roland Cazimero, Emma Veary, Angela Perez Baraquio about the healing power of Hawaiian music and the true meaning of "Aloha", and a powerful opening chant and traditional hula kahiko performed by Amber Onaga and Colsen Kanei. Original slack key guitar score by Peter Medeiros.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Hawaii, September 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Hawaiian Healing (DVD)

Hawaiian Healing is a fascinating film that explores the countless ways healing is a part of Hawaiian culture.
The filmmaker concentrates on the ancient art of lomilomi, which has been a part of Hawaiian life for centuries. I was struck by the authenticity and healing qualities of the people interviewed on the film. Mr. Zak certainly incorporated a cross section of people, from Hawaiian elders to Roland Cazimero, to Angela Baraquio, Miss America 2001. Every story these people shared touched me and I came away with a whole new view of Hawaii, far different from the world of night life and tropical drinks. This is the real Hawaii. This film is a "must have" for anyone in the healing professions, be it holistic or mainstream healthcare. It will remind you, as it did me, of the original, heart-felt reasons that led me to choose to be in the healing-helping field.