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Coastal Roots Farm

Farm Film and Music Series – Faka’apa’apa

Thursday, October 23 @ 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Coastal Roots Farm

Experience Film, Music, and Meaningful Conversation on the Farm

Join us on the Farm for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of our 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage in inspiring dialogue about regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and the future of our food systems.

This screening will feature Faka'apa'apa, a short documentary that follows Blue Latitudes Foundation researchers, Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood, as they work to understand the relationship between Tongan people and humpback whales, and the idea of Faka'apa'apa (respect). In Tonga, a Polynesian island nation, hunting humpbacks was legal and a main source of locals’ income until 1978, when the King banned all whaling within the Kingdom's waters. Since then, locals have made a shift toward ecotourism through whale watching, and whale populations grew from 250 to over 1500 individuals. Now, thousands of (human) new visitors go to Tonga to see and swim with humpback whales and their calves in their breeding ground.

Part of Our Farm Film & Music Series

This event is part of Coastal Roots Farm’s Farm Film & Music Series, a seasonal community experience that highlights pressing environmental and social issues through documentary films, live local music, and meaningful discussion.

View the full 2025 series lineup here.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, October 23
🕡 5:30 PM – Gates Open: Enjoy live music, community partners, and a beautiful Farm setting
🎙️6:45 PM – Panel discussion
🎬 7: 30 PM – Faka'apa'apa
🎵 Music: Anna May

Tickets

$10/person in advance | $15/person at the door

Proceeds help support the Farm’s mission to nourish our community and educate about environmental sustainability. Learn more about our impact here.

Bring your own blankets, low-back chairs, snacks, and drinks. Sorry, no pets—we’re a pet-free facility.

Thank you to our Series Presenting Sponsor:

 

Interested in supporting this powerful community series? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here or email Sara@coastalrootsfarm.org.

To host your event at Coastal Roots Farm, visit our Host Your Events page.

*Please note, for the safety and security of all guests: weapons, drugs or illicit substances, and smoking are prohibited. Guests and bags are subject to screening.

Community Event Cancellation and Ticket Transfer Policy:

  • Cancellation > 2 weeks in advance: Eligible for 90% refund (upon request).
  • Cancellation ≤ 2 weeks in advance: Not eligible for refund.
  • Cancellation post event: Not eligible for refund.
  • Ticket Transfer: Guests may also transfer their tickets to another person at no charge.
  • Transfer requests must be received at least 1 working day (Monday-Friday) before the event.
  • Please contact hello@coastalrootsfarm.org with any questions.

Service Animals: Service dogs are allowed only if they have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.  The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are not considered service animals under the ADA.

Photo Release: We will be taking photos and possibly videos to use on our website, social media, and other media outlets. By attending Coastal Roots Farm programs, you agree to our photo and video release policy.

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