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Circus Hawaii was filmed in 1978 & 1979 and finalized in 1981, featuring the Hawaii prop crew and the International 3-Ring Circus. Originally shot in 16mm, this version is a digital reproduction of a video made from the film.
Directors are Makoto Ishikawa and Richard Hamasaki; camera assistants include Shinichi Takahashi and H. Doug and Kiyo Matsuoka. "Circus" title art by Wayne Kaumualii Westlake; additional titles photographed by Mark Hamasaki.
This upload is dedicated to [circus] Promoter Ralph Yempuku of Papaikou, Hawaii, who passed away at the age of 88 in 2002; and to retired Kamehameha Schools teacher Jimmy Kalani Keanini of Papakolea, Oahu, Hawaii who passed away at the age of 55 in 2007; Jimmy's brother Barney Keanini was a member of the International 3-Ring Circus Prop Crew, 1978.
Mahalo to all involved in this collaborative effort.
Patrick: I am speechless, what memories you have brought back. We weren't there those years but did do the date twice. I was prop boss both times, & I,m not sure if any of these guys were on my crew, but it was one of the best crews I ever had. They were hard workers, and a lot of fun to be around, one of them was Ralph's son Earl.
ReplyDeleteDo you know that Ralph Yempuku is the second highest decorated veteran of WW II, second only to actor Audy Murphy. He was also one of the straightest, most honest people I met in 50 years in the business, a true gentleman.