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Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau goes beyond those famous three words and chronicles the remarkable life and power of Eddie Aikau, the legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard and ultimately doomed crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule'a.
From TAUBLIEB Films, comes the Emmy Award winning documentary, Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau, chronicles how a shy young islander battled against cultural and even racial bias to become not only one of Hawaii’s most famous surfers, but a pioneering lifeguard at one of the most dangerous beaches on earth.
- stacy@taubliebfilms.com
2013 1h 36m Documentary Action Biography Drama List Reviews 84% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings The Hawaiian North Shore lifeguard earns a reputation as a big-wave surfer.
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- Sam George
- Documentary, Action, Biography, Drama
Oct 11, 2013 · George teamed with Stacy Peralta ( Dogtown and Z-Boys, Riding Giants) and the ESPN “30 for 30” series to make this epic documentary that touches not only on Eddie’s life, but on the cultural history of Hawaiian surfing.
- Justin Housman
Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau - Apple TV. Available on Disney+. The Hawaiian North Shore lifeguard earns a reputation as a big-wave surfer. Documentary 2013 1 hr 36 min. Director Sam George.
Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau examines the legacy of the fearless big wave surfer and first-ever North Shore lifeguard beyond inspiring one of surfing’s most famous catchphrases, “Eddie Would Go.”
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Sep 30, 2013 · Sam George ’s documentary on one of the most well-known Hawaiian big wave rider takes audiences behind the myth to show exact what kind of man Aikau was. Despite the fame that surfing brought him, Aikau remained devoted to his family, cultural traditions, and his job as a lifeguard on Waimea Bay.