Local Film ‘Chaperone’ Gains Momentum in Hawaii Theaters with Extended Screenings and Celebrated AANHPI Cast

HONOLULU, Hawaii — The locally produced film “Chaperone” is gaining traction across theaters in Hawaii, extending its reach due to popular demand. The film, which showcases an entirely Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cast, unfolds the story of a 29-year-old woman who unexpectedly forms a friendship with an 18-year-old high school athlete who mistakes her for a student. Directed and written by Hawaii Island’s Zoë Eisenberg, “Chaperone” features a musical score crafted by Taimane Gardner, adding a rich auditory backdrop to the narrative. The film made its much-anticipated debut on September 12 … Read more