A Boy Called Piano chronicles the remarkable story of Fa’amoana John Luafutu's time as a state ward in the 1960s and the inter-generational impacts of those experiences. Inspired by a long term collaboration with Fa’amoana Luafutu, the film blends dramatized sequences with powerful interviews and stunning aerial and underwater photography.
Awards
Best Feature Documentary - Montreal Independent Film Festival
Filmmaker Attending, Post-Screening Q&A!
- DirectorNina Nawalowalo
- ScreenwriterFa'amoana John Luafutu, Tom McCrory
- ProducerKatherine Wyeth
- Executive ProducerTom McCrory
- CastFa'amoana John Luafutu, Matthias Luafutu
- CinematographerJess Charlton (director of photography)
- EditorLala Rolls
- AnimatorGareth Evans (colourist)
- ComposerMark Vanilau
- Sound DesignMike Gibson
A Boy Called Piano chronicles the remarkable story of Fa’amoana John Luafutu's time as a state ward in the 1960s and the inter-generational impacts of those experiences. Inspired by a long term collaboration with Fa’amoana Luafutu, the film blends dramatized sequences with powerful interviews and stunning aerial and underwater photography.
Awards
Best Feature Documentary - Montreal Independent Film Festival
Filmmaker Attending, Post-Screening Q&A!
- DirectorNina Nawalowalo
- ScreenwriterFa'amoana John Luafutu, Tom McCrory
- ProducerKatherine Wyeth
- Executive ProducerTom McCrory
- CastFa'amoana John Luafutu, Matthias Luafutu
- CinematographerJess Charlton (director of photography)
- EditorLala Rolls
- AnimatorGareth Evans (colourist)
- ComposerMark Vanilau
- Sound DesignMike Gibson