Hawaii: The Pacific Paradise.

Questar Video. 2-Video Slipcase Set. 2? hours. VHS. Experience Hawaii in all its past and present splendor. Much like a James Michener epic, "Paradise Sought" and "Paradise Found" cover one thousand years of the discovery, early history, settlement, growth, and development of Hawaii's culture and people. Vol.1: Paradise Sought The journey of the first Polynesians to settle these islands is recreated focusing on Hawaii's early customs, beliefs and traditions. The arrival of the first white men is also chronicled, signaling a turn of events that would change Hawaii's destiny forever. Archival illustrations and breathtaking cinematography breathe life into the story, capturing the lush beauty of these idyllic tropical islands. Vol.2: Paradise Found Hawaii became a cultural melting pot during the 19th and 20th centuries: Westerners, Japanese, Chinese, Koreans and Filipinos made new homes in this remote paradise. The attack on Pearl Harbor, and the subsequent strategic role the islands played in America's war effort, raised Hawaii's profile considerably in the eyes of America, paving the way for statehood and the post-WW II tourism boom. Today, Hawaii is dedicated to the preservation of its heritage and traditions for future generations. 2? hours