REMATHAU: PEOPLE OF THE OCEAN preceded by THE RAIN

REMATHAU: PEOPLE OF THE OCEAN The historic first Indigenous woman to reach the ocean's deepest point, sparks a powerful celebration of ancestral navigation and Pasifika resilience. Federated States of Micronesia (Pohnpei and Chuuk) / 1 Hr 12 Mins / Documentary / 2025 Directed by Daniel H. Lin English Preceded by THE RAIN A hand-drawn visual poem reflecting on human connection, nature, and what it truly means to live. USA / 2 Mins 21 Secs / Animated / 2025 Directed by Kā'eo Luke English ------ Māsima: Pacific Islands Film Festival kicks off on June 23, with an exciting lineup that highlights acclaimed filmmakers and emerging voices from the Pacific Islander community. These films, touching on incredible stories of connection, traditions, resistance and much more, are curated and presented by Salt Lake Film Society, Utah Pacific Islands Knowledge 2 Action Resource and Utah Pacific Islands Film Series. Māsima 2026 is part of our annual Cultural Tours, a decade long celebration of history, culture, diversity and heritage of Utah communities.