(USA, 2005, 30 min.)
Director: Stephanie Castillo
Directed by former Hawaii newspaper journalist and independent Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Stephanie Castillo, this film is a tribute to Domingo Los Banos and the rest of the "Hawaii boys" of Filipino ancestry who fought in the U.S. Army's Second Filipino Infantry Regiment in World War II. Still in his teens when he served as an Army chaplain, Los Banos later became an educator and continued to see over his troop members after the war. Remember the Boys recognizes the power of overcoming racism with humor and group solidarity, and traces the young men’s wartime experiences, from boot camp to combing the hills of Samar Island for Japanese soldiers. The documentary also reflects a time when bonds that would endure a lifetime were forged, serving as a monument to "the boys" who came together and overcame prejudice in the military ranks.
