Honolulu Film Award

Dog That Runs in Rough Water - Best Environmental Film
Directed By: Mary Piller
The critically-endangered Hawaiian monk seal, is the most endangered pinniped in U.S. waters and the Official State Mammal of Hawaii, with rare and exclusive footage of a week-old female monk seal pup named Kai swimming and playing (with trash!). An ancient species, there are only about 1,100 of them left. This is not just a case of 'natural selection' when you consider the factors that have severely impacted their numbers - war, marine debris, overfishing and global warming.

Here's the trailer to the documentary - features Dr. Francis from the Marine Mammal Center
http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi2675087641/

Congratulations Mary!!!