Papa Mau

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Puakea Nogelmeier

Narrator (voice)

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Mau Piailug

Himself

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Leah Kihara

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Elisa Yadao

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Merata Mita
	Producer	Naalehu Anthony
Directing	Director	Naalehu Anthony
Crew	Cinematography	Naalehu Anthony
Writing	Writer	Leah Kihara Elisa Yadao
Editing	Editor	Lisa Altieri Sosa
Sound	Sound Editor	Gaylord Holomalia
Camera	Camera Operator	Scott Kanda
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