E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Kaimalino Bobiles
Honolulu Police Officer
Elise Leimomi Dela Cruz-Talbert
Protestor / Protector
Isaiah Kainoa
Protestor / Protector
Taylor Kaneaiakala
Bulldozer Operator
Haaipo Kanoa-Wong
Protestor / Protector
Puamana Kanoa-Wong
Protestor / Protector
Sam Kapoi
Officer Keawe
Byron Kauhi
Protestor / Protector
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott W. Kekama Amona
- Screenplay & Story
- Nani Rían Kenna Ross, Scott W. Kekama Amona
- Original Score
- Kanoa Wolfe-Doblin
- Original Title
- E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott W. Kekama Amona
Nani Rían Kenna Ross, Scott W. Kekama Amona
Kanoa Wolfe-Doblin
Kali Kasashima
Justyn Ah Chong, Scott W. Kekama Amona, Leanne K. Ferrer, Jana Kealohaokeakua Park, Linda Nichols
Department Leadership Roster
Justyn Ah Chong
Producer
Scott W. Kekama Amona
Producer
Jana Kealohaokeakua Park
Producer
Nani Rían Kenna Ross
Producer
Kanoa Wolfe-Doblin
Original Music Composer
Kali Kasashima
Editor
Elias Chang
Production Design
Jade Alexis Ryusaki
Costume Design
Lanakila Young
Stunt Coordinator
Scott W. Kekama Amona
Director
Nani Rían Kenna Ross
Writer
Scott W. Kekama Amona
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy includes Ioane Goodhue, Shawn Kaho'olemana Naone, Keali'inoi Tengan, Kawika Kahiapo, Inger-Kae Kealaokalani Pacheco.
When was E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy released and how long is it?
E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for E Mālama Pono, Willy Boy was composed by Kanoa Wolfe-Doblin.