(2019) TRT: 20 Min.

A soft-spoken Janitor, frustrated with cleaning up after an endless parade of tourists in Waikīkī, reflects on a traumatizing memory that stirs a voice from within. Down On the Sidewalk in Waikīkī is a narrative short film inspired by a collection of poetry published posthumously featuring the work of Hawaiian poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947-84).

A production of Pacific Islanders in Communications

Executive Producer - Richard Hamasaki

Director / Editor / Producer - Justyn Ah Chong

Writer / Lead Actor / - ʻĀina Paikai

Watch on the Criterion Channel or here on Vimeo.