Peter Ustinov visits Hawaii - Kalaupapa (leprosy), and a sea burial

this clip starts with Ustinov visiting folks tracing their Hawaiian ancentry.

article here on why that is very important in the islands:
http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/22/news/story04.html

At Kalaupapa, a former leprosy colony on the island of Molokai, Peter Ustinov rides around and talks with Paul Harada.

go here to read a rememberance of Sheriff Paul Harada's (1926-2008) life:
http://starbulletin.com/2008/02/05/news/story11.html

this clip is from the PBS mini-series "On the Trail of Mark Twain with Peter Ustinov"-- made in honor of the anniversary of Mark Twain's book "Following the Equator."

Sir Peter Ustinov follows in Twain's footsteps a century later.

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Music

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• Hawaii
• leprosy
• Hansen's-disease
• Kalaupapa
• Molokai
• Peter-Ustinov
• Mokuaina

[smudgersmith]

I visited Kaluapapa in the 1970's and met the impressive Richard(?) who was their representative and featured in an edition of the Audubon magazine. I was greatly moved by his manner and love for his people. I met many with Hansen's disease and found them delightful, dignified and gracious. I learned a lot abut this cruel disease, none of it complimentary about white people. I learned there were colonies at that time in the major N.American cities. A memorable and life-shaping experience.