The Hawaii International Film Festival begins today at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater.

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‘Not made to sit on a shelf’: Film festival kicks off today at Palace Theater

The Hawaii International Film Festival is bringing cinema from around the world to Hilo at the historic Palace Theater today through Sunday.

 

By KELSEY WALLING Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Nov. 17, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

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By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Nov. 17, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

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