The 100TH, Seeds of Aloha

Private Test Screening: Craigside Retirement Community, 10 August 26, 9:30am-12pm
2026-08-10 09:30 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Craigside Retirement Community, 15 Craigside Place, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
A free private test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Saturday, August 10, at 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Craigside Retirement Community. The event features a 110 minute screening and Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue.
Residents, their guests, and staff are welcome to attend free of charge. As a test screening, comments are welcome to help make the film as good as it can be.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT ~ the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawaiʻi ~ one of the most decorated units in US military history that used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany and for 80 years after the war in the rebuilding of a free world.

Private Test Screening: Imin International Conference Center, 19 July 26, 1pm-3:30pm
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Imin International Conference Center, 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI, 96848, United States
A test screening of the French-subtitled version of THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha will take place on Sunday, July 19, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Imin International Conference Center, East-West Center.
This invitation-only event will feature a 110-minute screening followed by a Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue. As this is a test screening, audience feedback is welcomed and will help refine the film before its official release.
Be among the first to experience the French-subtitled version of this feature-length documentary honoring Hawaiʻi’s legendary 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team—the World War II “Purple Heart Battalion” and one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. The film highlights their extraordinary service in Italy, France, and Germany, and the enduring legacy of Aloha they carried throughout the war and in the decades that followed.

Private Test Screening: Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, 18 July 26, 9:30am-12pm
2026-07-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, 91-1204 Kealanani Avenue, Kapolei, HI, 96707, United States
A private test screening of THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home. The event will feature a 110-minute screening, a brief introduction, and a Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue.
Residents, their families, and staff are invited to attend. As this is a test screening, audience comments and feedback are welcome and will help the filmmakers make the film as strong as possible before its official release.
Be among the first to see this new documentary about Hawaiʻi’s legendary 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team—the World War II “Purple Heart Battalion” and one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. The film explores how these soldiers carried the spirit of Aloha while helping liberate Italy, France, and Germany, and how their legacy continued for decades through their contributions to rebuilding a free and peaceful world.

Test Screening at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum — July 17, 2026 at 5:00pm
2026-07-17 17:00 - 19:30 | ​​Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96818, United States
A free test screening of The 100th: Seeds of Aloha will take place on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. This special screening is being offered to PHAM members as an early opportunity to view the film before its public release. As a test screening, comments are welcome to help make the film as good as it can be. Reserve Tickets »
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT ~ the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawaiʻi ~ one of the most decorated units in US military history that used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany and for 80 years after the war in the rebuilding of a free world.

Private Test Screening at Good Samaritan Society - Pohai Nani (Kaneohe, HI) — July 8, 2026 at 1:15pm
2026-07-08 13:15 - 15:45 | Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani, 45-090 Namoku St, Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States
A free private test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Wednesday, July 8, at 1:15-3:45 PM at Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani (Kaneohe, HI). The event features a 110 minute screening and Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue.
As a test screening, residents, their guests, and facility staff are welcome. Comments are also welcome to help make the film as good as it can be.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT ~ the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawaiʻi ~ one of the most decorated units in US military history that used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany and for 80 years after the war in the rebuilding of a free world.

Test Screening at First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu — July 5, 2026 at 12:00pm
2026-07-05 12:00 - 14:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 45-550 Kionaole Road Kaneohe, Honolulu, HI, 96744, United States
A test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 12:00–2:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom at First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu.
This screening welcomes adults who are interested in helping provide constructive comments on the film’s historical accuracy and entertainment value. As a test screening, audience feedback is welcome to help make the film as good as it can be.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT — the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawai‘i — one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. The film shares how the 100th/442nd used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany, and for 80 years after the war in helping rebuild a free world.
Important Detour Information
Due to a road closure near the church, guests should access the FPC Ko‘olau Campus through Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden.
Please follow these directions:
Set your map to Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden.
Enter through the main gate.
Follow the road through the garden.
Pass the HECO substation.
Continue to the FPC Ko‘olau Campus.
Please refer to the detour map for the recommended route.

Private Test Screening: Arcadia Retirement Residence, 04 July 26, 2-4:30pm
2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:30 | Arcadia Retirement Residence, 1434 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
A free private test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Saturday, July 4, at 2:00-4:30 PM at Arcadia Retirement Residence. The event features a 110 minute screening and Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue.
Residents, their guests, and staff are welcome to attend free of charge. As a test screening, comments are welcome to help make the film as good as it can be.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT ~ the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawaiʻi ~ one of the most decorated units in US military history that used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany and for 80 years after the war in the rebuilding of a free world. The film features Arcadia resident Col. Walter Ozawa and the story of former Arcadia resident Lt. Col. Farrant Turner, the first commander of the 100th Inf. Bn.

Private Test Screening: Kahala Nui Retirement Community, 03 July 26, 2-4:30pm
2026-07-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Kahala Nui Retirement Community, 4389 Malia St, Honolulu, HI, HI 96821, United States
A free private test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Friday, July 3, at 2:00-4:30 PM at Kahala Nui Retirement Center The event features a 110 minute screening and Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue. Residents, their guests and staff are welcome to attend free of charge. As a test screening, comments are welcome to help make the film as good as it can be.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT ~ the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawaiʻi ~ one of the most decorated units in US military history that used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany and for 80 years after the war in the rebuilding of a free world.

Private Test Screening: Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 02 July 26, 1:30-4pm
2026-07-02 13:30 - 16:00 | Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Honolulu, HI, HI 96816, United States
A free private test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 1:30-4:00 PM at Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The event features a 110 minute screening and Q&A with producer/director Steve Sue. Residents, their guests and staff are welcome to attend free of charge. As a test screening, comments are welcome to help make the film as good as it can be.
Celebrate 250 years of independence by being among the first to see the new film about the 100th/442nd RCT ~ the WWII “Purple Heart Battalion” from Hawaiʻi ~ one of the most decorated units in US military history that used the concept of Aloha while liberating Italy, France and Germany and for 80 years after the war in the rebuilding of a free world.
Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that has served Hawaii’s seniors, or Kupuna, since January 1950. It is also a VA-preferred skilled nursing care provider for United States Veterans residing in Hawaii. Maunalani has a strong tradition of honoring veterans. During Veterans Day 2025, thirty-two veterans were honored at Maunalani, including three World War II Nisei veterans. In March 2026, twenty-four veterans were honored in recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day.

The 100th – Seeds of Aloha: Sponsor Screening (By Invitation Only)
2026-05-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Moanalua Performing Arts Center
THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will host an exclusive Sponsors Screening on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at the Moanalua Performing Arts Center in Honolulu. This is a private sponsor event and the film’s first screening, created as a special feedback screening for project supporters, cast, crew, and invited press/social media. Full event details are available on the Memorial Day Screening page.
The evening is designed as a premiere-style red carpet experience, with red carpet arrival and photo opportunities from 5:00–6:00 PM, live musical performances and filming for the companion short Backseat Writer from 6:00–6:30 PM, the film screening from 6:30–8:30 PM, and post-screening red carpet exit interviews from 8:30–9:00 PM. The venue offers ample parking and is fully ADA compliant.
This is not a public screening. Access is available through sponsorship or contribution-based seating, with one seat available per $150 contributed and additional seats available for larger sponsor groups. To reserve seats, please visit the Sponsor page or Donate page. After a contribution is received, we will follow up with options for screening reservations provided seating is available.

Music of the 100th – Live in Concert
2026-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Club 100, 520 Kamoku St., Honolulu, Club 100, 520 Kamoku St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at Music of the 100th – Live in Concert, presented as part of the Seeds of Aloha series. Enjoy performances by talented artists including Harold Payne, Dave Kopatz, Brian Yamamoto, and The Kicking Giants.
This special event will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Club 100, 520 Kamoku St., Honolulu. Experience a vibrant mix of music, community, and aloha spirit in a unique and welcoming setting.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite, with a $20 per seat donation recommended. Come and be part of an inspiring night celebrating music and connection.
