Eddie Aikau's life story is a testament to his remarkable achievements as a big wave surfer and pioneering lifeguard. He was a crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokulea, but his life took a tragic turn. The documentary explores his life and death, which served as an inspiration to a spiritual movement, showcasing the decline and rebirth of Hawaiian culture through archival images, reenactments, and interviews.
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The film follows the extraordinary life of Eddie Aikau, a renowned Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard, as he embarks on a Polynesian voyage aboard the Hokulea canoe, a journey marked by both triumph and tragedy.