About this movie
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).
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Cast
beach
poetry
indigenous
hawaii
poet
murder
janitor
pacific island
colonialism
tourism
native hawaiian
waikiki
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Questions about Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki
How long is Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki has a runtime of 20m ( and 20 minutes).
Who directed Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki was directed by Justyn Ah Chong and released in 2019.
What genre is Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki is a Drama film (2019).
Who stars in Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki?
The cast of Down on the Sidewalk in Waikiki includes Keahi Delovio, Imaikalani Kalahele, Shiro Kawai, Kamakaniokaʻāina Paikai.
