Kanalu Young, a quadriplegic, inspires Native Hawaiians to reclaim their sense of worth.

Kū Kanaka: Stand Tall Local, USA

Premiered May 07, 2018
Kū Kanaka: Stand Tall

At 15-years-old, Terry Kanalu Young took a dive into shallow waters, becoming a quadriplegic in a split second. Nonetheless he learned to value the life he lived rather than mourn the life he lost, using that insight to offer hope to those dispossessed. At the end of his life, Kanalu was able to inspire Native Hawaiians to reclaim their sense of worth.

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Culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country, LOCAL, USA is a half-hour series featuring fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.

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