Malama Haloa - Protecting the Taro

2010 • 0h39m Documentary

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Taro grower and Native Hawaiian practitioner Jerry Konanui works to propagate and save from extinction the numerous varieties of kalo (taro), a staple of the Hawaiian diet. Jerry’s mission is also to protect kalo, revered as the elder sibling (Haloa) of the Hawaiian people, from the risks of genetic engineering.

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Director

Joan Lander

Puhipau

Release date

1/1/2010

Status

Released

Origin country

US