The documentary "Hawaii — A Voice for Sovereignty" will have its Honolulu public premiere at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa tomorrow.

Directed by photojournalist Catherine Bauknight, the 84-minute film explores Native Hawaiian culture and social, economic and enviromental issues raised by contributors to the film, including Charles Ka'upu, Cyril Pahinui, George Kahumoku, Ke'eaumoku Kapu, Richard Ho'opi'i, Skippy Ioane and Willie K.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion that will include UH Hawaiian Studies professor Haunani-Kay Trask and will be moderated by her colleague Jon Osorio. The event will also include entertainment by political poet Skippy Ioane from the Big Island.

The film starts at 5 p.m. in the University of Hawai'i’s Spaulding Auditorium and will be followed by a 7 p.m. reception. A second screening begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for those with current UH ID. For more information: 223-1330. To see a trailer: www.catherinebauknight.com