Koohan Paik

Koohan Paik is an Hawaii filmmaker and co-author, with Jerry Mander, of The Superferry Chronicles: Hawaii's Uprising Against Militarism, Commercialism and the Desecration of the Earth (Koa).

Blowback in the Pacific Blowback in the Pacific

The US military’s “Pacific Pivot” is raising tensions with China and prompting local resistance.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Koohan Paik and Jerry Mander

Living at the ‘Tip of the Spear’ Living at the ‘Tip of the Spear’

The US military's plans would devastate Guam's environment. Its citizens are fighting back.

Apr 15, 2010 / Feature / Koohan Paik

Hawaii Court Backs Protesters vs. Superferry Hawaii Court Backs Protesters vs. Superferry

Even though the Hawaii State Supreme Court has ruled against this huge corporate-military boondoggle, the battle isn't over yet.

Mar 24, 2009 / Feature / Jerry Mander and Koohan Paik

Surfers vs. the Superferry Surfers vs. the Superferry

How grassroots activists in Hawaii threw a wrench into plans for an environmentally hazardous superferry.

Feb 26, 2009 / Feature / Jerry Mander and Koohan Paik

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