Papa Mau: The Wayfinder

Papa Mau: The Wayfinder

2010
57m
5.5

5.5/10

2 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary
Overview

A documentary that takes a retrospective look at the influence of Mau Piailug, a native from the tiny Micronesian atoll of Satawal, in reviving the art of non-instrument navigation in Polynesia. Relying solely on his knowledge of celestial bodies, oceanic currents, and natural markers, Mau guided the traditional sailing canoe Hokulea on a 1976 voyaging to Tahiti, a journey not completed in more than 600 years. For Native Hawaiians, this expedition signaled an exodus from the cultural doldrums of the previous century. Sail along on this remarkable journey and share Mau's story of reinvigoration, reconciliation, and redemption of a people as the master wayfinder and teacher that breathed life back into the sails Polynesia's voyaging tradition.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Palikū Documentary Films
Production Countries
Micronesia United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

compass pacific island

Quick Facts

Original Title Papa Mau
Release Date October 15, 2010
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1743953
Website Visit Site

Cast

Puakea Nogelmeier
Puakea Nogelmeier

Narrator (voice)

Mau Piailug
Mau Piailug

Himself

Leah Kihara
Leah Kihara

Elisa Yadao
Elisa Yadao

Key Crew

Nāʻālehu Anthony
Director
Merata Mita
Executive Producer
Leah Kihara
Writer
Elisa Yadao
Writer
Nāʻālehu Anthony
Producer