Papa Mau (2010)

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 noninstrument 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 Maus story of reinvigoration reconciliation and redemption of a people as the master wayfinder and teacher that breathed life back into the sails Polynesias voyaging tradition