Papa Mau: The Wayfinder
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.
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Papa Mau: The Wayfinder (TRAILER)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-30
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October 15, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nāʻālehu Anthony
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Kihara, Elisa Yadao
- Original Title
- Papa Mau
- Country of Origin
- Micronesia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Palikū Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nāʻālehu Anthony
Leah Kihara, Elisa Yadao
Lisa Altieri Sosa
Nāʻālehu Anthony, Merata Mita
Department Leadership Roster
Nāʻālehu Anthony
Director
Nāʻālehu Anthony
Producer
Leah Kihara
Writer
Elisa Yadao
Writer
Lisa Altieri Sosa
Editor
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What is Papa Mau: The Wayfinder about?
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.
Who directed Papa Mau: The Wayfinder?
Papa Mau: The Wayfinder was directed by Nāʻālehu Anthony.
Who stars in Papa Mau: The Wayfinder?
The principal cast of Papa Mau: The Wayfinder includes Puakea Nogelmeier, Mau Piailug, Leah Kihara, Elisa Yadao.
When was Papa Mau: The Wayfinder released and how long is it?
Papa Mau: The Wayfinder was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 57m.