Bringing Hawaiian History to Hollywood | Paʻa Sibbett (Chief of War) Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 221)

Pa'a Sibbett is a Kanaka Maoli writer, filmmaker, and storyteller from Seattle Washington. He is the co-creator of Chief of War, a series centered around the unification of the Hawaiian Islands and the stories of our kūpuna. Working alongside Jason Momoa and a Native Hawaiian-led team, this husband and father has helped bring one of the first large-scale productions rooted in Hawaiian history, language, and culture to an international audience. With years of experience in film and television, he has worked on multiple projects at the highest level while continuing to advocate for authentic Native Hawaiian representation and ensuring that ʻike Hawaiʻi, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, and cultural protocol are honored on screen.In this special Keep it Aloha on the Road episode sponsored by @HawaiianAirlines we talk about growing up in Washington, life as a Hawaiian outside of Hawai’i, moving to Hawai’i, writing his first script, the idea behind Chief of War, making Chief of War, working with Apple TV, identity as a Hawaiian, future plans, and so much more. Enjoy!Filmed at Totem Star:https://totemstar.org/Buy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod