HAWAIIAN: THE LEGEND OF EDDIE AIKAU

HAWAIIAN: THE LEGEND OF EDDIE AIKAU
A new film honoring North Shore legend Eddie Aikau.
Video: Taublieb Films | Sam George

Using a combination of archival footage, family photos, first-person accounts, and re-enacted scenes, Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau provides a thorough account of the life of one of Hawaii’s greatest waterman. As each person in the film gives his or her recollections of Eddie, a clearer picture of his humility and courage emerges.

For more on the film Check out Hero’s Journey on Surfline for a in depth review of the film by Christiam Beamish

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