A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
THE 100TH is the story of “The Purple Heart Battalion” — a WWII unit made up predominantly of Americans of Japanese ancestry (AJAs) from Hawaiʻi — who helped liberate Europe and build a free world.
The 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) proved so capable that their performance led to the formation of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a larger unit of AJA soldiers. After suffering heavy casualties in southern Italy, the 100th BN was eventually attached to the 442nd Regimenta Combat Team. The combined 100th/442nd RCT eventually became one of the most highly decorated units in U.S. military history.
This isn’t just a tale of war – it’s a story of soldiers who raised the bars on heroism and valor through applying the Spirit of Aloha, both during the War and for 80 years after in the building of a free world.
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THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha is part of a Trilogy of Aloha Spirit Films. See the first film, SHAKA, A Story of Aloha »
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| Sheet | Amount | Comments |
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| Total Donation from Web Donars List | 356383 | |
| Total Donation from Donors Under $100 List | 195 | |
| Total Sponsor Amount from Web Sponsors List | #REF! | |
| Total Fund Raise | 356578 | |
| Percentage of Total Funds Raised | 71.32% | This shows how much we’ve raised so far as a percentage of our $500,000 fundraising goal. |
- $500K Fundraising Goal 0.1%
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TOP DONORS
| Acknowlegement | Amount | Name | Payment |
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| Oshima Ueunten Foundation | 50000 | Paul & Bobbie Ueuenten | check |
| 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans (Club 100) | 25000 | Sponsor | check |
| In honor of Lt. Col. Farrant Turner, 100th Btn, HQ by Jot & Marietta Turner | 25000 | Jay Turner | checks (2) |
| Charles & Lilly Asato Family | 25000 | Charles Asato | check |
| Booʻs Foundation for Making Good Things Happen | 25000 | Linda Sue | 2 checks |
| Sue Family | 25000 | Steve Sue | in-kind |
| 88 Tees | 20000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | 20000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| In honor of Lt. Col. Farrant Turner, and the soldiers of the 100th Bn, by COL (Ret) Albert Farrant Turner & Joyce Turner | 15000 | Abert F. Turner Jr. | Check |
| In memory of Tokuichi Hayashi, 100th INF BN/442nd RCT and wife Alice by The Kathleen K. Hayashi Legacy Gift Fund | 11000 | Kathi Hayashi | checks (2) |
| In honor of Morimasa Maeshiro & Larry Nakamoto by Tsuha Hawaiʻi Aloha | 10000 | Wally Tsuha | Check |
| In honor of Takashi Manago & his daughter Bev Yoshioka by the Ron & Tina Tanemura Family | 10000 | Ron & Tina Tanemura Family | Check |
| Hawaiʻi Media, Inc. | 10000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| JPG Hawaiʻi | 10000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| Central Pacific Bank Foundation | 7500 | Sponsor | check |
| Club 100 Fundraiser | 6933 | Club 100 | cash |
| In Honor of Yukichi Gushiken, 100th INF BN by Dr. David Ueunten | 5000 | Dr. David Ueunten | website |
| Go For Broke Association | 5000 | Sponsor | check |
| Hyatt Regency Waikiki | 5000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| 1001 Stories | 5000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| In honor of Katsugo Miho, 522nd FAB, by Mariko Miho | 4150 | Mariko Miho | website (3) |
| In honor of Tokuichi Hayashi, 100th INF BN/442nd RCT, A Company, by Patrick Hayashi | 2500 | Patrick Hayashi | Website |
| In memory of Fred Hisayuki Hosokawa, 100th INF BN and wife Beatrice Fujiye by Gail Awakuni and Anne Shirai of the Fuiye Hosokawa TRUST | 2500 | Gail Awakuni & Anne Shirai | check |
| Charles Schwab, Honolulu | 1500 | Sponsor | check |
| Harry Katahara - 100th B Co. | 1250 | Drake & MaryAnn Tanabe | website (2 times) |
| In memory of SSG Richard Aseka, 100th INF BN, Company D / 442nd RCT by Marsha Hamamoto & Jasmine Mukai | 1000 | Marsha Hamamoto & Jasmine Mukai | Check |
| In honor of Hiroo Furuya, Co D, 100th INF BN (SEP) by son Glenn Furuya | 1000 | Glenn Furuya | check |
| In honor of Sadanori Yuki, 100th INF BN (Sep.) by James Yuki | 1000 | James Yuki | check |
| Joyce & David Baskerville | 1000 | Joyce & David Baskerville | website |
| KAI Hawaiʻi, Inc. | 1000 | KAI Hawaiʻi, Inc. | website |
| Neil Horikoshi | 1000 | Neil Horikoshi | check |
| Glenn Wachi, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | 1000 | Glenn Wachi | check |
| In honor of Toshio Murakami by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| In honor of Masao Kigawa by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| In honor of Jimmy Manabu Kigawa by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| In honor of John Tsukamoto by P & R Endo Charitable Giving | 1000 | P & R Charitable Giving | check |
| Blank Canvas | 1000 | Sponsor | in-kind |
| Anonymous | 1000 | Liane Jay | check |
| Soldiers Dream Dinner by Threadfin Bistro | 1000 | Jason Kiyota | |
| In memory of Kunio Fujimoto 100th Battalion company A | 1000 | Clayton Fujimoto | website |
| Anonymous | 750 | David & Angela Goya | website |
| Blaine Hedani | 750 | Blaine Hedani | website |
| Barbara S. Low | 500 | Barbara S. Low | Check |
| Kazue Sato | 500 | Kazue Sato | Check |
| Heather Mason & Perry Lentine | 500 | Heather Mason & Perry Lentine | DAF Check |
| Valerie Chew | 500 | Valerie Chew | check |
| In honor of Dr. Stanley Schonberger by Steven Schonberger | 500 | Steven Schonberger | website |
| Isami Yoshihara | 500 | Isami Yoshihara | website |
| Stuart Fong | 500 | Stuart Fong | website |
| Norma Puerner | 500 | Norma Puerner | website |
| Russ Sueyoshi | 500 | Russ Sueyoshi | website |
| Thomas Farrell, esq. | 500 | Thomas Farrell | check |
| Stanley H. Schonberger | 500 | Steven Schonberger | Website |
| Lari Yasui | 500 | Laraine Yasui | Website |
| Daniel Tom | 500 | Daniel Tom | Website |
| Anonymous | 500 | Drake Tanabe | Website |
| DAMON KEY LEONG KUPCHAK HASTERT | 450 | Sponsor (Na Lan) | Check |
| In honor of Richard, Miyashiro 100th by Mikael Leung & Cafe 100, Inc. | 400 | Mikael Leung | Website |
| Myra Kong | 300 | Myra Kong | Check |
| American T-Shirt Co | 300 | Sponsor (Marvin Yoshizumi) | Website |
| In Honor of James Y. Sato, 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, by Kent & Laurie Sato | 300 | Kent & Laurie Sato | Website |
| Sandi & Mark Brekke | 250 | Sandi & Mark Brekke | Website |
| Route99Hawaii | 250 | Charlie Teixeira | Web Donations |
| Anonymous | 250 | Jennifer Maeshiro | website |
| Senator Carol Fukunaga | 250 | Sen. Carol Fukunaga | check |
| Honolulu Beerworks | 250 | Charmayne Malloy | website |
| In Honor of Tokuichi Hayashi (100th), by Michael Donaghue | 250 | Michael Donaghue | website |
| John Irwakiri | 200 | John Irwakiri | website |
| Deanna Gan & Gary Shuck | 200 | Deanna Gan & Gary Shuck | check |
| Anonymous | 200 | Lauren Nahme | website |
| Chris Moylan | 150 | Chris Moylan | website |
| Anonymous | 150 | Joy Miyashiro | Website |
| Mellissa Cedillo | 150 | Mellissa Cedillo | website |
| S & L Fujino | 100 | S & L Fujino | check |
| Wanda & Tom Kato | 100 | Wanda & Tom Kato | venmo |
| Anonymous | 100 | Audrey Chun | Website |
| Carl Muraoka | 100 | Carl Muraoka | check |
| ET & JM Sakoda | 100 | ET & JM Sakoda | check |
| Jon Teraizumi | 100 | Jon Teraizumi | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Michael Fujita | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Mimi Lee | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Carl Willliams | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Taryn Hullsiek | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Shelby Ishida | website |
| Anonymous | 100 | Linda Taira | website |
| In honor of Shiro Yamaguchi, Co A, 100th BN by Keith Yamaguchi | 50 | Keith Yamaguchi | website |
COMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Events
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Test Screening at First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu — July 5, 2026 at 12:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu 45-550 Kionaole Road Kaneohe, Honolulu, HI, United StatesA 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 […]
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Private Test Screening at Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani (Kaneohe, HI) — July 8, 2026 at 1:15pm
Good Samaritan Society - Pohai Nani 45-090 Namoku St, Kaneohe, United StatesA 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. […]
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Private Test Screening: Craigside Retirement Community, 17 July 26, 10am-12pm
Craigside Retirement Community 15 Craigside Place, Honolulu, HI, United StatesA free private test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha will take place on Saturday, July 17, at 10:00 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 […]
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Test Screening at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum — July 17, 2026 at 5:00pm
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum 319 Lexington Boulevard, Honolulu, United StatesA 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 […]
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Test Screening at Molokai Public Library — August 12, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Molokai Public Library 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United StatesJoin us for a FREE test screening of THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha, a feature-length documentary honoring Hawaiʻi's legendary 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team. This special community event invites audiences to experience the film before its official release and share valuable feedback with the filmmakers. Test screenings are an important part of […]
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Happy July 4th, America250! ID8 was proud to spend the afternoon doing a test screening of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha with Arcadia Seniors. Opened by Rev David Turner, grandson of Col. Farrant Turner, first CEO of the 100th in WWII, starring Col. Walter Ozawa, post WWII 100th CO and Arcadia resident, and Q/A by producers Steve Sue and Alexander Bocchieri, it was a really memorable remembrance of the valor and sacrifices the 100th/442nd made toward the making of today’s free world. #proudtobeanamerican
Happy America250 and thx to retirement communities Maunalani and Kahala Nui for participating in test screenings of THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha this Independence week!
🎬 Join us for a FREE Test Screening of The 100th: Seeds of Aloha!
Be among the first to experience this inspiring film celebrating aloha, resilience, and community.
📅 July 17, 2026
🕛 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
319 Lexington Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
This screening is FREE and open to the public, as confirmed by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special opportunity to experience THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha and be part of its journey. Scan the QR code to register.
Event details: 100thfilm.com/event
Support the film: https://100thfilm.com/donate/
#The100thFilm #SeedsOfAloha #FreeTestScreening #HawaiiEvents #Kaneohe #OahuEvents #Aloha #HawaiiFilm #Community #SupportLocal #Donate #AllAreWelcome
Thx to Ann Kabasawa for these great pics from THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha screening.
🎬 Join us for a FREE Test Screening of The 100th: Seeds of Aloha!
Be among the first to experience this inspiring film celebrating aloha, resilience, and community.
📅 July 5, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu
45-550 Kionaole Road, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744
⚠️ Due to the Kionaole Road closure, please plan for the posted detour route.
Event details: 100thfilm.com/event
Support the film: https://100thfilm.com/donate/
All are welcome — bring your ʻohana and friends!
#The100thFilm #SeedsOfAloha #FreeTestScreening #HawaiiEvents #Kaneohe #OahuEvents #Aloha #HawaiiFilm #Community #SupportLocal #Donate #AllAreWelcome
Across Oʻahu, THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha continues its journey into the places where stories matter most — with kūpuna, caregivers, families, veterans, and community members.
We’re grateful to share that a new public screening has been added:
📍 Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
📅 July 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📌 Honolulu, HI
This screening is FREE and open to the public, as confirmed by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special opportunity to experience THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha and be part of its journey.
Register via the link in the first comment.
Your support helps us continue outreach, future screenings, distribution, and the ongoing development of THE 100TH: Seeds of Aloha.
Donate here: https://100thfilm.com/donate/
Mahalo for standing with local stories and helping us grow more Seeds of Aloha. 🤙🌱
#The100th #SeedsOfAloha #Oahu #Honolulu #HawaiiFilm #LocalStories #PearlHarborAviationMuseum
Mahalo to Donald Rostow for these great Memorial Day 2026 shots. See more at 100thfilm[dot]com/pics.
Huge mahalo to Clyde Sugimoto for capturing 🇺🇸 Memorial Day, first test screening of 🎥 THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha 🤙
While doing some research for THE 100TH, Seeds of Aloha, we came across a TV show called Gallant Men with a 1963 episode entitled “One Puka Puka.” The episode features Big Island born Poncie Ponce (Hawaiian Eye) playing Lt. Joe O’Hara and Honolulu born Frank Atienza (Blue Hawaii, Star Trek) playing Cowboy in the 100th INF BN (SEP), WWII. Lt. O’Hara thanks Cowboy for saving him from being killed by a German soldier and Cowboy throws a 🤙 shakey Shaka 🤙 back, consistent with his real life Honolulu upbringing.
In our previous film, SHAKA, A Story of Aloha, the earliest recorded Shaka we found was Elvis Presley’s 1973 Aloha from Hawaii “Hana Hou” Shaka 🤙 thrown during the first global satellite broadcast ever.
This one predates Elvis’ by a decade. More importantly, it’s thrown before Lippy Espinda’s early 1970s use in his TV show and/or used car sales ads.
You go Cowboy!!!🤠 🤙 #shaka #aloha
