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The battle to protect the privacy of the Forbidden IslandKeith Robinson is in the fight of his life. It is a fight on two fronts. The first is a battle to protect the privacy of his remote Hawaiian island of Ni’ihau, known to locals as the Forbidden Island. Robinson’s family purchased the island paradise for $10,000 in gold in 1864. It remains home for 200 native Hawaiians who are largely cut off from the outside world. Robinson has spent millions of his own money to preserve his family’s empire but funds are running out. How will he survive? The second and more contentious fight involves how to best preserve some of the world’s rarest plants. Robinson has been credited with significant botanical successes, yet he is threatening “scorched earth” tactics to destroy his years of research as a bitter showdown with the US government escalates. Who will win? What will happen to the plants without him?  Robinson Crusader
Release Year: 2005 Duration: 30 min Availability: Worldwide Related: Environment, Seventh Art Releasing Keith Robinson is in the fight of his life. It is a fight on two fronts. The first is a battle to protect the privacy of his remote Hawaiian island of Ni’ihau, known to locals as the Forbidden Island. Robinson’s family purchased the island paradise for $10,000 in gold in 1864. It remains home for 200 native Hawaiians who are largely cut off from the outside world. Robinson has spent millions of his own money to preserve his family’s empire but funds are running out. How will he survive? The second and more contentious fight involves how to best preserve some of the world’s rarest plants. Robinson has been credited with significant botanical successes, yet he is threatening “scorched earth” tactics to destroy his years of research as a bitter showdown with the US government escalates. Who will win? What will happen to the plants without him? Directed by Stephen Gee Writing Credits Stephen Gee Produced by Stephen Gee Roel Reiné Cinematography Stephen Gee Geoff Mills Film Editing by Stephen Gee Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 06/27/09 by M
This man is a delusional, arrogant, prick. The only reason he has helped plant species is so that he can hold it over the heads of the people he thinks are after him. Dear Brantleys, the reason all of these plant species are disappearing in the first place is because people like you believe that God made the world for humans to rule and control. Posted 06/27/09 by M
This man is a delusional, arrogant, prick. The only reason he has helped plant species is so that he can hold it over the heads of the people he thinks are after him. Dear Brantleys, the reason all of these plant species are disappearing in the first place is because ignorant people like you believe that God made the world for humans to rule and control. Posted 06/13/09 by steven
I lived on Kaua’i for a few years and did some work wih native plants. I have so much respect for what Mr. Robinson has done. I hope he continues his struggle for Hawaiian Plants and Hawaiis people. Mahaloa nui loa.
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