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DVD in production, available soon 0

The DVD version of Holding Fast The Dream now is in production. In addition to the complete film as aired on PBS Hawai‘i, it will contain extras exclusive to the DVD.

Official Selection: San Diego Black Film Festival 0

Holding Fast The Dream is an official selection of the San Diego Black Film Festival, one of the nation’s largest festivals devoted to films by and about African Americans.

Mahalo, Aaron Aranita 0

Saxophonist and composer Aaron Aranita created much of the music used in Holding Fast The Dream, from the title sequence to the end title and credits. We’re grateful to Aaron for his creative talents, hard work, and for delivering on deadline! And thanks, too, to Miles Jackson III for coordinating the creation of the original [...]

Hawai‘i Intl. Film Festival Selection 0

UPDATE: the screening was a sellout, with a full and lively discussion that followed. Thanks to all who attended and supported the film! Holding Fast The Dream has been selected for inclusion in the 30th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival. The film will screen on Saturday, October 23 at 5:00pm at the Dole Cannery theaters, [...]

Meet the host of “Holding Fast The Dream” 0

Hawai‘i actress Wendy Pearson will host the one-hour film, Holding Fast The Dream, now in production for a Fall release. Ms. Pearson most recently appeared on the hit television series Lost, and won a Po‘okela Award for her role as Rose Maxon in Fences, produced by The Actors Group. She earned a Bachelor of Arts [...]