DUKE’S OCEANFEST  SUNSET ON THE BEACH CELEBRATION FEATURES
Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change, 24 August 2007 

With an almost full moon at the side of the screen, a star filled sky and gentle waves the magic of Waikiki was very present as our film filled the big screen on this anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku's birth. Ironically the day started with a "Paddle Out" for treasured Waikiki Beach Boy, "Dukie", it was a sad reminder of the seven Beach Boys we've lost just during the making of this film.  We are so glad that "Dukie" did see it at our preview and that we do have those now gone recorded.

We were thrilled to see our dream and efforts come to pass in such an appropriate venue and especially thank Jim Fulton of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, Outrigger Hotels and the Waikiki Improvement Association for making this happen.

The audience watched intently and we are gratified by general comments as to the amount of "content" in the film, the delight in the music both territorial and contemporary and  the following:

"My respect for the Waikiki Beach Boys is unbounded.  I first imagined they were boys who rented surfboards but now I know them as men who teach life lessons.  Travel to Waikiki with this documentary and experience the wisdom and generosity that lives within their Aloha hearts."
James Bradley, Author
Flags of Our Fathers
Flyboys

HARD ROCK CAFE
We are glad that Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change could contribute to the fundraiser for retired Lifeguard Captain, Ivan Harada at the Hard Rock Café, September 5, 2007.

Many long time surfers and people from the beach community were there. It was gratifying to see everyone gathering around the monitors responding to their friends in the film - including old surfing buddies Conrad Canha and Jessie Kalima apparently enjoying the film, and reminiscing. After the showing we had a call from Kogi who surfed Bonzai Pipeline as Didi described in the film.  Kogi hadn't seen him for 40 years and was excited to reconnect with him. It touches our hearts that the film is bringing people back together to remember the good old days!

Special thanks to Steve Dolce' for giving us the opportunity to be part of this event. Thanks also  to Stephen Szabo, President and Senior Editor of DigitalEdge Hawaii.  An expert in his field, we appreciate his dependability and professionalism .

BISHOP MUSEUM
We are pleased to announce that Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change will be included in the Bishop Museum latest photographic exhibition entitled SURFING: Images from the Bishop Museum Archives in Castle Memorial Building, September 15-29, 2007.  DVD copies will be available for sale in the Gift Shop.