Nick Stone

Mia Kami wrote and directed “Rooted” to reflect the deep connection between people of the Pacific, their land, sea, and their identity. The video portrays a diverse group of strong, beautiful, and creative people with many stories to tell, who are rooted in their place, culture, and traditions.

Directed by nine Indigenous Solomon Island filmmakers, this is both a love letter and lament for the eponymous traditional lands.

Acclaimed poet and activist, Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, explores the nuclear testing legacy of the Marshall Islands through the legends and stories of Runit Island.