Moku’ula Island in Mokuhinia Pond was once the residence of King Kamehameha on Maui, when Lahaina was the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom. A film about the island will be shown Friday. Photo courtesy Lahaina Restoration Foundation

A free showing of the 360-degree film about the history of Moku’ula Island and its spiritual and historic significance as the center of the Hawaiian Kingdom will take place at the Maui Ocean Center at 5:30 p.m. Friday

Lahaina was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and Moku’ula Island was home to King Kamehameha, who united the islands mainly through conquests, including his invasion of Maui.

The film will be shown at the Sphere at the Maui Ocean Center in Ma’alaea.

Since its premiere, “E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula” has captivated the public with its breathtaking visuals, sounds and deeply rooted storytelling, bringing to life the story of one of Hawaiʻi’s most sacred and historically significant sites.

The 360-degree format allows viewers to truly step into the past, witnessing the island’s past and its sacred significance in a vivid and immersive way.

Support for this project is provided by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program and Rotary District 5000.

The film is free, but reservations are required. For more, go to lahainarestorationevents.org.