TRUE HAWAII | By Sam Potter and Nainoa Langer | Beautiful Destinations
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The true beauty behind Hawaii’s white sandy beaches and its green bright mountains.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Hello, Sam Potter here, I’ve wanted to tell the story of home since I’ve picked up a camera. This may only be a sliver of what we have to share with the world, but I’m proud of what we’ve captured. This all started with a conversation between Nai (Nainoa Langer) and I as we sat above a waterfall overlooking my childhood swimming hole. I said, “We should start a travel-based series that gives people an in-depth look at cultures around the world,” in hopes that we could create something that encourages greater appreciation, understanding, and respect between cultures. His response was “Let’s start with home.” So, we reached out to Beautiful Destinations with the idea, and boom, here we are, (and what I mean by boom is months of hard work and the many, many hurdles that come with planning and executing a film project, hahaha) but nevertheless, here we are.
My first thought when it came to explaining a place as complex as Hawaii was people need to understand that there are two parts to the culture, the traditional side, and the modern day side. Our modern-day life represented by Kimi Werner, demonstrates our values, the way we care for each other, for our community, and for our environment. The traditional side represented by Micah Kamohoalii, shares a little about the history of Hawaii, the practices of the Hawaiian people, and most importantly, Aloha, what it means and how that too can be practiced.
Nai and I are very excited to be working with Beautiful Destinations to bring you stories like this from around the world. Our goal is to travel with respect, humility, and curiosity so that we may gain new perspectives, and hopefully we may all become a little more understanding and loving towards one another.
If you’d like to follow Nai and I as we travel around the world, you can subscribe to Beautiful Destinations’ UA-cam channel and follow us on Instagram.
CREATORS
Sam Potter | Writer, Director & Host | / captainpotter
Nainoa Langer | Director of Photography, Editor & Sound Design / nainoalanger
CAST
Kimi Werner / kimi_swimmy
Micah Kamohoalii / kahoeakamohoalii
TEAM
Ford Potter & Justin Shigi | 2nd Camera / justinshiigi
Perrin James | Additional Footage / perrinjames1
Dan Worden | Additional Footage / adventuremandan
Alan Potter | Copy Editor / mr_uncle_alan_potter
FOR BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS
Tom Jauncey | VP Content Creation / tomjauncey
Nick Evans | Co-Founder / nickevansbd
Remi Carlioz | Chief Creative Officer / remi.carlioz
Gabor Harrach | Chief Content Officer / beautifulde…
SPECIAL THANKS
Halau Na Kipu’upu’u / halaunakipuupuu
Hoku Nichols / hokunichols
Amir Zakeri / amirzakeri
Ryan Siebring / smt_kauai
Redefined Media / redefined.media
Madison ‘PIP’ Stewart / sharkgirlmadison
Micah Niinuma / micahniinuma
Pake Salmon / pakegirl
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beautiful message with incredible visuals. you guys killed this!
You are definitely the best visual storyteller!
Great work guys really love it 👍👍👍
And the fishes
why are people named with sam so talented?
My boys making me tear up. So proud of you two, from Hawaii to the universe ✨
Rob Strok thank you brother, miss you!
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Rob Strok 👍
@@andreas__charlas loved the storytelling on this piece! Its refreshing to see something other than just a travel music video
Mark Valdez true haoles annoying asl💀
“On an island you can feel isolated from the world. And maybe it’s in that isolation that we find togetherness. But Earth is an island in itself. One people. One planet. Aren’t we all in this together?”
Beautifully said. I took away a lot from this video. Thank you.
Sam doesnt post alot, so I keep watching his old ones. Gorgeous in every way
this video needs to be seen by everyone that is living on this planet. everyone can truly learn from this. thank you
I've lived all my 50+ years in these islands. This was beautifully put! Mahalo!
What islands are the best for solo travel? I am a photo/video creator going and don't know if i should do touristy Waikiki or try a smaller island for more of a "retreat"
Andy Can on Oahu there are still remote areas
Must be wonderful. Aloha from California.
Wow beautiful story and amazing video!!! WOWW😍😍
The story telling is absolutely insane!
My family and I went to Hawaii a long time ago. We checked in at A la Moana Hotel for a week. Its a very beautiful place. We did a lot of walking, hiking, watching people, hearing their music and stayed in the beach .. full of activities no dull moments.. good memories...
THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!! MEANINGFUL CONTENT, WITH MEANINGFUL STORIES OF MEANINGFUL PEOPLE AND CULTURES. NOT JUST ANOTHER TRAVEL BRO, WHO BACK FLIPS AND STARES OFF INTO THE SUNSET. GREAT JOB YOU GUYS, AMAZING STORYTELLING, AMAZING RESPECT TOWARDS THE ISLAND YOU CALL HOME. SUPER EXCITED FOR WHATS NEXT!
Watched this twice. Breathtaking and Potter always nails the narrative. Love from 🇯🇲
I'm going in 2 months and I've been doing so much research about Hawaii because I think it's important to know as much as you can about a place you're going to, I have found out so many sad things and at the same time so many beautiful things. I can't wait to finally go.
So cool to see my favorite creators comment in this video. Every second of it was worth watching. Great work, Sam and Nainoa! 🔥
I usually don’t binge watch, but I’m definitely making an exception for this Sam! Brilliant!
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Definitely one of the best videos I’ve ever watched! The feel the story the visuals everything was on point!
I feel sorry for the bitter souls disliking this video. May you find some light in your souls someday.
To the authors: wow, discovered your channel yesterday and I could sink in jealousy and envy feeding bitterness to my soul (I'm a rookie videographer precisely trying to make something meaningful for mother Earth), but I salute you in respect, admiration and thank you from the heart for spreading this kind of messages.
Blessings!
Wonderful, Your message is clear !!!
Congratulations and thanks you for this !!!
I had the opportunity years ago to live on Oahu and the Big Island. I took so much for granted then, and I recently went back because my heart yearned for the ocean. There is a part of me that has never left and I took Hawaii in my heart. My boys were raised there and we moved back to mainland because of the recession. Fast foward 10 years, so much has changed. My sons lost their father who grew up on the islands and now rests in Waimea. This video you put together sums up everything the world needs right now. You did such a beautiful job taking every emotion I feel about such a wonderful jewel in the sea. I shed a tear or two. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope my sons grow up to carry the love and aloha you carry. Mahalo 🥰
This is an incredible piece of work! Sam and Nainoa have managed to tell a beautiful story about a whole culture in the best way they know how! Awesome job guys
The video is so beautiful that I want to cry! Thank you so much for sharing it! You guys are a super team! 😍👏
only through this video, people all around the world, me included, can learn so much. Truly inspiring message.
Wonderful story & great tradition in Hawaii. You guys nailed that 🔥
A-MAZ-ING!! I love how well you told the story and incorporated the importance of culture and humanity.
Love the story and how you told it - really great!! Thanks for caring about planet and humans and raising awareness - together we rise - Mahalo Sam and Nainoa ;)
I love that "leave a little bit of your self back, and take a little bit of Hawaii in"" awesome
this is my new favorite video. not because of the visuals, though they are the best I've ever seen, but because of the lessons I've learned. I feel like I just experienced full Hawaiian cultural immersion.
Absolutely beautiful! I lived in Kailua for 12 years and think about it literally every single day.
This perfectly captures what I desperately miss about living there!
Mahalo nui loa 🙏💚
Grew up there, absolutely nailed it 💯🔥
Beautiful, excellent video, much love and respect to nature and ocean Hawaii what beauty.
God Bless!
Incredibly beautiful, with intimate and divine storytelling. Been anticipating this video for a while, knew I had to watch it large on my TV. So much respect ❤️🙏🏽 Thank you BD for amplifying voices and making this world a better place
Wow ! I wish it was a longer documentary ! Amazing shots and stories by the way.
I'm from the mainland but my wife was raised in Hawaii and through her I've truly found a love for Hawaii and it is my second home. There is no place like it that I have found!! Great video!!
I showed this today in class. We had the chance to chose a country or culture. I chose Hawaii not only because it is a beautiful island but when u saw this video I wanted to show the whole class they Hawaii isn’t just a paradise with amazing beaches, but an island with an amazing culture. It was the first time that my class just watched and didn’t talk they were so silent. After it was done they clapped because the thought it was beautiful I agree. Thank you for making this amazing video it teaches a lot of people from around the world how amazing Hawaii is.
thank you for taking the initiative to comment about not only our beautiful land and oceans, but our culture and the aspects of it.
vhslana no problem. It needs to be recognized more not only for the looks but also what the history behind it is.
That explanation of Aloha was deep. I love Hawaii and the culture. Mahalo
wow, such a nice video, I m going to hawaii in two month.
The more you connect to nature (Meditation helps) the more you are able to be in the present moment.
Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely unbelievably well-made video. Makes me miss living on the islands, but I'm glad you chose to start here with this series. More than excited about the rest of them.
Man You Guys Are So Inspiring..Nai & Captain Great Job 🙌
a beautiful film from a beautiful country! inspiring stuff. The best travel films on YT!
It's interesting that outrigger canoe paddling wasn't included. It was a part of my life for 11 years and each time I crossed the Molokai Channel it was a massive celebration as this sport meant so much to the residence
You never disappoint I’m always completely blown away your story telling and the way you capture everything. I’m way overdue for another visit to Hawaii 😭❤️
This was soo good guys! Kudos, so homely and heartwarming! :)
such a great video. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us
Insane and I haven't even watched it, also I'm first
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Perfect start to a perfect day. Thank you.
this is so beautiful. I really appreciate your technique of Filmmaking. But what I really appreciate the most is you show us how you feel about nature, and share Hawaiians' story that not all people know about. Thank you for sharing!
Aloha = Love. Felt love throughout the entire video. Yes I believe we have to love and respect all no matter of their skin color. Awesome job!!!
I've been very pleasantly surprised by the quality and messages that the youtubers I've been watching recently are sharing. This video is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing, in a modern world sometimes we need a reminder of how beautiful the world we are living in actually is.
Earth is an island itself, One People, One Planet - aye aye captain - I'm gonna remember that for life.
The filming part is stunning and a lot more respectful than other “Hawaii Destination” portrayals, I also love the content, excellent job 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
So great, Nainoa Langer and Sam Potter are so great Contet Creator love them.
Great great video !!!
Mahalo for this beautiful film about my home. ☺️❤️
Mahalo kanaka maoli for sharing our culture to the world 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Awesome video good loving people is one of the biggest things I noticed when I visited felt like home more then home itself. it deff makes u look at things differently more respect for all the land and people
As I've been travelling, I've grown my appreciation towards nature and the Earth so much more. This video was so relate-able, it brought me tears! Well done Sam!!
What you guys created is absolutely stunning! A true inspiration both mentally and visually. Thank you!
This was a beautiful depiction of the culture and heritage. Thank you for taking the time to put this in front of the lens and sharing it with all of us!
My haole friends say they're more hawaiian than me just because they've been there and i haven't. I say hawai'i is a place but HAWAIIAN is blood. But this man... I give this man my respect for respecting my culture🤙
Incredibly inspiring. Love the outlooks on life and travel. Looking forward to embarking on some new journeys of my own soon!
Nice work Sam. Soo much aerial footage! A lot do work went into making this. Thank you
Forever proud of how strong my people are and who we are as proud Hawaiians! Imua kākou e mau kanaka o Hawaii....
I visited Hawaii a couple years ago. I am so happy to have memories I will always remember from this Beautiful Destination 😊
This is so pure. Truly inspiring!!
This was a powerful short film bro, I've been away from Hawai'i for four years because of school, but come back every summer. Thank you for making this and it makes me appreciate the place where I was born and raised even more
Thank you Sam.. this is awesome.. beautiful cinematography
This is truly incredible. The message behind this was so beautiful and the visuals were incredible
This was beautifully done.
I know this video is old, and you might not see this, but I really love your videography and storytelling skills! Thanks for doing a vid on Hawai'i
Great video I wish it were longer though. I was surprised to see that it was already ending when I thought it was starting
This was amazing and captures the meaning of Aloha perfectly
Beautiful story telling.
This is absolutely beautiful! Mahalo!
💯🎯🎯💯📍📍💯❤❤💯 ISLAND BOY...GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY AND PROTECT YOU IN ALL YOUR JOURNEYS. ALOHA.😭😍🤩👌.LOVE YOU MICAH...YOUR AN AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL HUMAN.THANK YOU SAM..OR IN HAWAIIAN KAMUELA.
Beautiful video... thank you for sharing
Awesome production of your growing up here in the islands being a haole. Yes u r right. When u go visiting away from here. On ur return, Hawaii open her arms to her babies. She's happy to see u back home safely. Hawaii makes one feel at home there's no fakeness about Hawaii n the loving energy received is Real. Aloha Braddah a job well received. (Sharing w my ohana who live mainland.)
As part Indian I understand how Hawaiian people feel towards the US. It's difficult for me being part Cherokee and part Scottish and American I have a mix of culture's. Unfortunately growing up I was never taught the different ways but I'm beginning to learn the different heritage's that I was born with. I too believe in Mother Earth and I believe in God. I believe that we should do everything humanly possible to protect her and all living creature's. I loved listening to your many adventures and look forward to hearing more. God bless
beautiful storytelling!! just wow for this!
Needed this. Your words mean a lot. Thank you.
Thanks for the beautiful video. I got goosebumps while watching. Can't imagine the hard work you put on shooting and editing. Subscribed after watching the first 2 mins. ;).
Simply beautiful! Thanks, Sam Potter and Beautiful Destinations and everyone involved in this project for bringing this info to a mainlander like myself. This is an amazing passion project that deserves so much attention. Aloha.
This is by far the best BD film
This is true art!
Thank you.
And thank you for the Music, Trevor Hall ❤️
Such a good one!! So beautiful & inspiring.
The fact that Trevor Hall played at the end was the perfect cherry on top of a beautiful video :) thank you so much for making this brother! You live a wonderful life, thank you for utilizing this platform and showing us the world through your perspective. Aloha
End song: Wander by Trevor Hall. The fact that you ended with his song, and the content of the entire video, i'll definitely like and subscribe:) Aloha brother!!
Such a beautiful film and the editing is so good.
I love your channel! You guys are doing amazing work here.
The narrative. The cinematography . The colors . The edit . The audio . The emotions
All bang on! So inspiring. Keep up the great work!👍
This is absolutely incredible - thank you for sharing your work with us!
I would visit this place once a lifetime
GREAT JOB GUYS! MADE ME TEARY EYED... MALAMA PONO
This was so damn beautiful and eye opening to me you will never know how much I appreciate this seeing this film. Thank you for teaching me a huge lesson.
they killed it again. Congrats team 🤙💕
Beautifully done!
Such a nice narrative
This is amazing movie I ever watched👍
Wow. Amazing. This is beautiful
I'm proud to be Hawaiian!!❤️🤙🤙
Beautiful video and touching message
Love this story. Very well put together story. Watched it with my son, learned a lot and got awesome visuals. 🙏♥️
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