The current condition of Hawaiian film and moving image heritage is in a precarious state. Until recently, there was no institution that focused its effort on preserving moving image materials. With each new paradigm shift in media communication and technology, older formats are neglected, destroyed, or discarded. In the transition from film to videotape, a large amount of early Hawai’i film was neglected. Coupled with the tropical environment of high temperatures and humidity, the overwh...

Jack Ohman cartoon, Oregonian 

In general, I do not plan to blog on political issues. Nonetheless, I can foresee intersections where exceptions will be made. Issues pertaining to copyright is an area likely to qualify. Similarly, the current debate in the U.S. around debt and budget cuts is another. In the current environment the following mathematical equation seems to be accepted as law:

Debt – dismantling progressive programs = balanced budget

Don’t believe me? Take a look at t...