KSP #33 - David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, & Lindsay Watson talk about The Wind and The Reckoning

Today's podcast is a monumental one for me! The Wind and The Reckoning was one of those iconic movies for me that could change the landscape of the film industry. When I first saw it, I was blown away by the performances of the actors, the amazing writing, the deeply moving story, and the artistic direction of this movie. Also, to see a mainstream film that was primarily spoken in Hawaiian, was very unheard of. The Wind and The Reckoning was a groundbreaking movie, and this was a ground-breaking podcast for me. I am pleased to have on the show, David Cunningham - the director of The Wind and The Reckoning, Jason Scott Lee - the actor who plays Ko'olau, and Lindsay Watson - the actress who plays Pi'ilani.
We got to talk story about everything about The Wind and The Reckoning, and some of the inner details as to how this movie was shot. We talked about filming during the beginning of the pandemic as the movie was filmed in Fall 2020, how the casts had to learn how to speak Hawaiian on set, how some of the shots were filmed, the reactions to meeting the survivors of Kalaupapa, the experience of filming The Wind and The Reckoning, and much more.
Mahalo nui loa to David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, and Lindsay Watson for being phenomenal guests on my podcasts! This was such a huge blessing for me, and I'm definitely still starstruck about meeting you all. Also, big mahalo to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet, Fairai Richmond from Sight and Sound Productions, and executive producer Noah Hamilton for setting up this interview!
The Wind and The Reckoning have an Indiegogo Campaign currently happening. The funds received from the campaign will go to distributing the film to be seen throughout the United States. If you wish to donate, I will leave a link on the bottom. Mahalo for your support and please share with others!
Indiegogo Campaign: www.indiegogo....
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Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

[@musicalchieko7341]

We need more films done in 'olelo Hawai'i! Great podcast 😁

[@kampaisugai]

Thank you! ❤️ Yes we do! We'll be able to preserve more stories and more of the Hawaiian language through films 👍🏼

[@FishNGrillz]

Great stuff 🙏🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@kampaisugai]

Thanks fellas! 🤙🏼

[@LucidExplorers]

Whaaaaat?! Wow giving this one a listen right now 😮

[@hashishisthecure]

What a great episode man! Shit I wish I saw this when it was showing here. I remember hearing about it but damn never got around to seeing it 🤦‍♂️

[@kampaisugai]

Mahalo for the support! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@sandramorey2529]

I am so anxious to see this film, but I live in California. When and where will it come to the mainland? I'm very familiar with the story,but to see this story in Olelo Hawaii is so enticing. This is such an important story & I'm so glad to see it brought to life. I'm thrilled that the kid who plays their son is a graduate of Hawaiian Language Immersion school and is fluent in Olelo Hawaii. Not all fine films have big budgets and flashy super heroes to have important stories to tell. Great podcast. So appropriate that it ws filmed during the Covid shutdown. 16 days-whew!

[@kampaisugai]

Thank you! Recently, I think they did a showing of the film in Arizona and Las Vegas. I'll gather more info for you real quick to get something more accurate info on where they are showing the movie next.

[@sandramorey2529]

This is not a new video and when I tried to get to Indiegogo from the link, it didn't work. I'd like to contribute something. I noticed in your Podcast that you skipped the San Francisco Bay Area. There is a huge diaspora here as well as a very active and energetic hula and Hawaiian music community. Hawaiians and non Hawaiians. Why would you skip us?

[@kampaisugai]

Hello! Sorry I didn't comment back earlier. What do you mean by skipping the San Fran area?

[@kampaisugai]

Also, you're right, I have to update the info on here because I filmed this earlier in January of this year.