"Catherine Bauknight has beautifully captured a timeless moment in the unending struggle of the Hawaiian people to restore their Sovereign nation. Hawaii-A Voice for Sovereignty is a thought-provoking documentary that respectfully canvasses their journey, hopes and dreams."

-- Kris Kristofferson


"In a sense of justice and responsibility is a part of your core beliefs, then this is a must see film." - Dan Lagronio, LA Examiner, April 6, 2010

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“Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty” is in the voice of Native Hawaiian people and is an epic documentary, about the Hawaiian Culture, spirituality, and the Hawaiian’s close connection to the land. At the forefront of the film are the complicated social, economic, and ecological issues that have developed in Hawaii since the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani by the U.S. in 1893. The film is directed by photojournalist, Catherine Bauknight.

The culture of the Hawaiian people are presented in the voice of grassroots indigenous people and scholars including: Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask, Professor KaleikoaKa’eo, Hawaiian State Senator Kalani English, Bumpy Kanahele, Cliford Nae’ole, Ramsay Taum, Kahu Hanalei Colleado, Guy Aina, Ke’eaumoku Kapu, and author Gregg Braden. The goal of the documentary is to raise awareness of these issues that threaten the Hawaiian’s ancient, once- environmentally sustainable culture.

WIPI Past article 2008