Discover Powerful Pacific Islander Stories at HAAPIFEST 2026
This year, HAAPIFEST is proud to showcase a collection of films that celebrate the cultures, histories, resilience, and voices of Pacific Islander communities through unforgettable storytelling.
๐ Molokaโi Bound
๐ฌ Directed by Alika Tengan
A heartfelt story of redemption, family, and reconnecting with Native Hawaiian identity.
๐ฅ Healing Lahaina
๐ฌ Directed by Laurel Tamayo
A moving documentary highlighting the personal stories of Lahaina survivors and a community's journey toward healing and hope.
๐ MฤHลช: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter
๐ฌ Directed by Lisette Marie Flanary
A beautiful cinematic love letter honoring mฤhลซ identity, culture, and belonging across the Pacific.
๐ถ Along Comes Larry: The Larry Ramos Story
๐ฌ Directed by Rick Quan
The inspiring story of Hawaiโi-born Larry Ramos, the first Asian American Grammy Award winner and a trailblazer in American music.
๐ Before The Moon Falls
๐ฌ Directed by Kimberlee Bassford
An intimate portrait of acclaimed Samoan author Sia Figiel and her journey through creativity, healing, and transformation.
๐ Tuimaseve: A High Chief Story
๐ฌ Directed by Benjamin Pola
A powerful documentary exploring leadership, tradition, service, and the responsibilities carried by a Samoan High Chief.
โจ From Hawaiโi to Samoa and beyond, these films offer powerful perspectives on identity, community, history, and cultural preservation.
๐ DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase
๐ 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
๐ May 29 โ June 14, 2026
๐๏ธ Tickets & Passes Available:
๐ www.HAAPIFEST.org/tickets
Come experience the stories, voices, and journeys of the Pacific on the big screen.