The Sand Island Story
1981, English. Directed by Victoria Keith.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 1 January 1981
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is The Sand Island Story?
The Sand Island Story runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).
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The Sand Island Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sand Island Story on?
The Sand Island Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sand Island Story?
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Who directed The Sand Island Story?
The Sand Island Story (1981) was directed by Victoria Keith and stars Puhipau.