2023 | USA | Documentary

Standing Above the Clouds

  • English - 85 mins
  • Director | Jalena Keane-Lee
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Erin Lau, Amber Espinosa-Jones

STATUS: Released

This film is currently not available.   

When the Thirty Meter Telescope is set to be built on Mauna Kea, three Native Hawaiian families risk it all to defend their sacred mountain. Standing Above the Clouds explores intergenerational healing and the struggle to retain ancient ceremonies.

Cultural Environmental Healing Environmental Activism Indigenous Rights Ancient Ceremonies Struggle Sacred Mountain Telescope Hawaiian Defend Family
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