- Pinky Thompson thought bigger than himself and further than the single cause at hand. He fought hard against the stigma of an inferior Native Hawaiian. A multifaceted cultural identity was the key to their ultimate survival. He championed a health care system, created invaluable educational programs and strengthened the pride of Native Hawaiians. He envisioned an ideal Hawaii that no one else saw and fought for it from the battle fields of Normandy, down the steps of congress, to his humble home in Niu valley.—anonymous
- Born in 1924, Pinky Thompson grew up in Hawaii during a time when one was punished for being Native Hawaiian. After almost losing his life in the battlefields of Normandy in World War II, Pinky brought his fierce energy to the arena of social service and began changing lives back in Hawaii. He needed to change public systems to rehabilitate the dignity, confidence and social engagement of Hawaiians. This fearlessness and investment in the greater good brought him to the steps of Congress. His tenacious work brought credibility and respect to the Hawaiian voice. Pinky fostered new methods of policy collaboration and community testimony. He elevated a new generation of Hawaiian leaders to represent the vibrant cultural identity and value system of the Hawaiian people.
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By what name was Visions in the Dark: The Life of Pinky Thompson (2014) officially released in Canada in English?
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