Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki (2019)

Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki (2019) poster

In between growing frustrations toward cleaning up after an endless parade of tourists and reflections on a traumatizing memory, a voice rises from within a soft-spoken Hawaiian janitor down on the sidewalk in Waikiki. This narrative short film is inspired by a collection of poetry published posthumously featuring the work of Kānaka Maoli poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947-84).

Director: Justyn Ah Chong
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Max Aruj
Cinematography: Abraham Williams
Editing: Justyn Ah Chong
Production: Olona Media, Pacific Islanders in Communications
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

beach, poetry, indigenous, hawaii, poet, murder, janitor, pacific island, colonialism, tourism, native hawaiian, waikiki

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki about?
In between growing frustrations toward cleaning up after an endless parade of tourists and reflections on a traumatizing memory, a voice rises from within a soft-spoken Hawaiian janitor down on the sidewalk in Waikiki. This narrative short film is inspired by a collection of poetry published posthumously featuring the work of Kānaka Maoli poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947-84).
Who directed Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki was directed by Justyn Ah Chong.
Who stars in Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki stars Keahi Delovio, Imaikalani Kalahele, Shiro Kawai, Kamakaniokaʻāina Paikai.
How long is Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki is a Drama film.
Where was Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki produced?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki was produced in United States of America.