Ala Moana Boys
Five friends caught in the middle of a scandal in 1930s Oahu must consider their future and their families as they weigh the dire consequences of inaction versus action.
- Filmmaker(s)
- Keliʻi Grace
- Alexander Deedy
- Mary Baghdady
- Category
- Short Film
- Subject Matter
- History, Civil Rights & Social Justice, Crime & Justice
- Region
- Hawai'i
- Year
- 2023
- Website
- www.alamoanaboys.com
“Ala Moana Boys” follows five friends caught in the middle of a scandal in 1930’s Oahu. Based on true events during the Thalia Massie trials, this short drama recounts a small slice of the story from the point of view of Joe Kahahawai, Horace Ida, Henry Chang, Ben Ahakuelo and David Takai. The five young men must consider their futures and their families as they weigh the consequences of inaction versus action. Their dedication to truth and stoicism in the face of violence has a dire cost, but the decision will stoke solidarity among Hawaii’s residents and reverberate through the islands for generations.
ALA MOANA BOYS is a recipient of Production funding from PIC's Shorts Fund.
Keliʻi Grace - Director/Producer
Keliʻi Grace is a Director, Cinematographer and Editor. He is often called a visual translator for his innate ability to bring to life the soul of story, imparting a feeling to each moment in a raw and authentic way.
Alexander Deedy - Screenwriter
Alexander Deedy is the screenwriter for Ala Moana Boys. He builds authentic and confronting narratives with commitment and passion. His gift is to craft screenplays with a professional and journalistic approach to research while weaving in instances of originality that leave readers inspired.
Mary Baghdady - Producer
Mary Baghdady is the producer for Ala Moana Boys. She has dedicated the past three years of her time in Honolulu building a community of filmmakers dedicated to creating stories centered around the humanity and beauty found among the voices of Hawaii.
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