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Posted on: Saturday, May 22, 2010

'Oiwi film fest looks at hula, ancestors


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Today's theme at the 'Oiwi Film Festival is "Hula, Dance of Hawai'i" and the film schedule includes: "Queenie: The Spirit of a Dancer," "Keao" and "Keepers of the Flame." The monthlong festival at the Doris Duke Theatre showcases Hawaiian filmmakers. Showtimes are 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; ticket information is available online at www.honoluluacademy.tix.com.

Tomorrow the theme switches to "Honoring Our Ancestors," with screenings of "Happy Birthday, Tutu Ruth" and "Homealani." Showtimes are 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m.