Film
Decoding Ancestral Knowledge
2023 · 11m · Documentary
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Overview
Enter the captivating world of scientific exploration through the lens of Kiana Frank who is a proud Native Hawaiian and microbiologist. Her unique journey intertwines traditional wisdom with the latest molecular techniques, casting light on the intricate interactions between microorganisms and the environment they inhabit. It is within the ancient oral narrative of Meheanu, a revered goddess, that Kiana finds a clue about nitrogen cycling in fish ponds—a pivotal ecological process orchestrating the relationship between microorganisms, plants, and fish.
Crew
- Sharon ShattuckDirector
- Ruth LichtmanDirector
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Genres
- Documentary
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