NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough
Filmmaker Laurie Sumiye features endangered Palila bird in new animated documentary
Filmmaker Laurie Sumiye has produced an animated documentary focusing on the Palila, a bird species native to Hawaii that is currently classified as endangered. The film highlights the rarity of the species and serves as a medium for public awareness.
Read the full story at WMNF Tampa Community RadioWhy It Matters
The documentary brings public attention to the conservation status of the Palila, an endangered bird species in Hawaii.
Key Facts
- The Palila is one of Hawaii's most endangered bird species.
- Laurie Sumiye is the filmmaker behind an animated documentary about the Palila.
- The documentary aims to highlight the rarity of the Palila.
Who's Mentioned
organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The media outlet that published the article.”organizationPBS“Broadcaster for the documentary.”locationMauna Kea“Volcano in Hawaii and habitat of the Palila bird.”personLaurie Sumiye“Artist and filmmaker who directed 'A Paradise Lost'.”organizationHunter College“Academic institution where Sumiye produced her thesis film.”otherPalila“An endangered bird species native to Hawaii.”organizationCorporation for Public Broadcasting“Provided funding for the documentary.”