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Director Sam George chronicles the remarkable life and times of the late Eddie Aikau, the legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard and ultimately doomed crew member of the...
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Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau. ESPN+ • 30 for 30. Stream the film Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau on Watch ESPN. A chronicling of the life of Eddie Aikau, a big wave surfer and...
Edward Ryan Makuahanai Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) was a Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. As the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he saved over 500 people and became famous for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.
Through interviews, reenactments and dynamic historical footage, professional-surfer-turned-filmmaker Sam George uncovers Aikau’s little-known personal and family history and finds a compelling allegory for the reclaiming of Hawaiian culture.
The Hawaiian North Shore lifeguard earns a reputation as a big-wave surfer. Watch on Disney+ Stream Now Where to Watch Cast & Crew Photos Media Info
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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.
The Hawaiian North Shore lifeguard earns a reputation as a big-wave surfer. Documentary 2013 1 hr 36 min. Director Sam George.