E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy (2022)
When a Native Hawaiian Police Officer is called in on his day off to evict the protesting Native Hawaiian residents of a homeless settlement deemed “illegal” by the State of Hawaii, he is forced to choose between supporting his family, upholding the law, and doing what is morally right . . . or PONO.
Director: Scott W. Kekama Amona
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: October 20, 2022
Cast
- Ioane Goodhue - Officer Kupihea / Willy Boy
- Shawn Kaho'olemana Naone - Officer Akina
- Keali'inoi Tengan - Keke
- Kawika Kahiapo - Dennis
- Inger-Kae Kealaokalani Pacheco - Kaniala Daniels
- Meredith Desha Enos - Newswoman
- Kalena Holani - Nicole Kupihea
- Hailee K-Aloha - Iwa Kupihea
- Lāiana Kanoa-Wong - Alakai / Protestor
- Luke Aguinaldo - Protestor / Protector
Screenplay
Music: Kanoa Wolfe-Doblin
Editing: Kali Kasashima
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Scott W. Kekama Amona
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy about?
- When a Native Hawaiian Police Officer is called in on his day off to evict the protesting Native Hawaiian residents of a homeless settlement deemed “illegal” by the State of Hawaii, he is forced to choose between supporting his family, upholding the law, and doing what is morally right . . . or PONO.
- Who directed E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy?
- E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy was directed by Scott W. Kekama Amona.
- Who stars in E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy?
- E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy stars Ioane Goodhue, Shawn Kaho'olemana Naone, Keali'inoi Tengan, Kawika Kahiapo, Inger-Kae Kealaokalani Pacheco, Meredith Desha Enos.
- How long is E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy?
- E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy?
- E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy is a Drama film.