Papa Mau: The Wayfinder September 18, 2011

Papa Mau: The Wayfinder recounts the fundamental role that master navigator Mau Piailug played in reawakening Polynesian pride: He taught Hawaiians the dying art of traditional ocean navigation without instruments. By the 1970s, many Hawaiian cultural practices, including traditional navigation, had fallen victim to centuries of Western influence. Determined to reclaim lost Hawaiian identity and pride, a small group of visionaries built a voyaging canoe in the ancient style, with the dream of sailing Hōkūle‘a to Tahiti on the route recounted in oral traditions.

Discussion with director follows the screening.

Shown with the short Mana I Ka Leo (The Power of Voice).

USA I 2010 I 57 min I English and Satawalese with English subtitles

Official Website: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/films/2011/09/18/papa-mau-wayfinder/