San Quentin Film Festival presents: Healing Through Hula

The powerful story of Asian American and Pacific Islander men in prison who reconnect with their cultural heritage through the practice of hula.
TheSan Geronimo Valley Community Center’s International Day of Peace Festivalweekend kicks off with a special screening of the award-winning documentaryHealing Through Hula, presented by theSan Quentin Film Festival.
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Directed byLouis Sále,Healing Through Hulatells the moving story of Asian American and Pacific Islander men in prison who reconnect with their cultural heritage through the practice of hula. Drawing from his own lived experience, Sále captures a remarkable journey of healing and redemption that culminates in a powerful Makahiki ceremonial ritual.
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The evening will also feature two compelling short films:Processing, a 2025 San Quentin Film Festival finalist directed by formerly incarcerated filmmaker, artist, and musicianAntwan Banks Williams, andExonerated, directed by incarcerated filmmakerErnest “Ben Shua” Woods II.
Following the screenings, stay for aspecial panel discussionwith Antwan Williams andDemora Henderson, the subject ofExonerated, who was released in June and continues his fight to overturn his wrongful conviction. The conversation will be moderated by the Community Center’sAlexa Davidson.
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Come early! Beginning at5:30pm, guests can enjoy a reception with refreshments offered by theLagunitas Middle School eighth-grade classto raise funds for their Spring 2027 Civil Rights Field Trip.
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Reception: 5:30pm
Film Screening: 6:30pm sharp