Kahilu Theatre will screen the documentary “Ike: Knowledge is Everywhere,” directed by Matthew Nagato, Sunday at 4 p.m.
Part of the theater’s 2015-16 Kukulu Ola Living Hawaiian Culture Film Series, Ike is a documentary that explores the challenges and triumphs of the education system in Hawaii and — in the spirit of its prequel “Ola: Health is Everything” — offers an intimate portrait of brave individuals lighting the fires of knowledge for others in their communities.
As parents, teachers and policymakers grapple with the education system and its challenges, little attention is given to the long term effects of education on a person’s health. Yet the facts are very clear: the more education you have, the longer and healthier your life will be.
Of all the social determinants, education is the primary source of opportunity because it affects income, where we live and our behavior. Given that, the entire continuum of education — from Pre-K to college to adult learning — is critical to support thriving and healthy communities.
Throughout four segments, Ike illustrates the reality faced by students, while also revealing solutions that provide hope and a pathway to a brighter future for all.
In addition to the film, there will be a post film discussion led by the Waimea Education Hui.
Sunday’s screening is the first of 10 events planned Sundays between August and December as part of the Kukulu Ola Living Hawaiian Culture Film Series 2015-16 series at Kahilu Theatre. The filmmaker, subject in the film, or appointed representative will introduce each film and invite the audience to stay for talk story after the screening. A cultural workshop is held before the screening either at the theater or another site in the surrounding community.
Funding for the series was provided by a grant from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than age 12 and seniors. Tickets are available online at www.kahilutheatre.org, by calling 885-6868, or at the Kahilu Theatre Box Office, at 67-1186 Lindsey Road in Waimea from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.