The Sand Island Story (1981)
This short documentary chronicles a four-month period between 1979 and 1980 when residents of Hawaii's Sand Island "squatter" community attempted to resist eviction from the Honolulu shoreline - resulting in displacement, arrests, and the destruction of a community.
Director: Victoria Keith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Cast
- Puhipau - Narrator
Editing: Joan Lander
Production: Windward Video, Hawaii Public Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, hawaii, squatter, displacement, forced relocation, colonialism, eviction, woman director, honolulu, hawaii, squatting, 1980s, native hawaiian, traditional culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sand Island Story about?
- This short documentary chronicles a four-month period between 1979 and 1980 when residents of Hawaii's Sand Island "squatter" community attempted to resist eviction from the Honolulu shoreline - resulting in displacement, arrests, and the destruction of a community.
- Who directed The Sand Island Story?
- The Sand Island Story was directed by Victoria Keith.
- Who stars in The Sand Island Story?
- The Sand Island Story stars Puhipau.
- How long is The Sand Island Story?
- The Sand Island Story has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Sand Island Story?
- The Sand Island Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Sand Island Story produced?
- The Sand Island Story was produced in United States of America.