Back to the Roots
Synopsis
Kalo (taro) production on each of the major islands of Hawai'i circa 1994. Meet the amazing people who love and continue to cultivate taro on lo'i that in some cases has been in the family for generations and centuries! Young, old, and family growers on Maui, Moloka'i, Hawai'i, O'ahu, and Kaua'i islands. Includes history/culture of kalo, Issues related to land and water, uses of kalo, and prospects for the future.
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Back to the Roots (DV25)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-25
Top Cast
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- Director
- Victoria Keith
- Screenplay & Story
- Dana Naone Hall, Victoria Keith
- Original Title
- Back to the Roots
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
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Victoria Keith
Dana Naone Hall, Victoria Keith
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Dana Naone Hall
Writer
Victoria Keith
Writer
Victoria Keith
Director
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What is Back to the Roots about?
Kalo (taro) production on each of the major islands of Hawai'i circa 1994. Meet the amazing people who love and continue to cultivate taro on lo'i that in some cases has been in the family for generations and centuries! Young, old, and family growers on Maui, Moloka'i, Hawai'i, O'ahu, and Kaua'i islands. Includes history/culture of kalo, Issues related to land and water, uses of kalo, and prospects for the future.
Who directed Back to the Roots?
Back to the Roots was directed by Victoria Keith.
Who stars in Back to the Roots?
The principal cast of Back to the Roots includes Dana Naone Hall.
When was Back to the Roots released and how long is it?
Back to the Roots was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 56m.