Sharing Aloha (2025)

Sharing Aloha is a 2025 documentary directed by Blair Treu that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii, focusing on student performers from Brigham Young University-Hawaii who balance rigorous dance rehearsals, cultural presentations, and academic pursuits. The 95-minute film follows young Islanders from Polynesia as they navigate personal challenges, including body image struggles, family expectations, leadership roles, and proving their worth to parents, while sharing ancestral traditions through nightly shows like Hā: Breath of Life. It highlights how ticket revenues from the nonprofit attraction fund scholarships for over 1,000 students, supporting their education and cultural preservation amid tourism's economic role. Featuring intimate interviews and performance footage, the production premiered at film festivals before theatrical release on August 29, 2025, and later streaming availability.