![]() ![]() A fine portrait of a remarkable Hawaiian. Shane Beschens 30-Point Heat at Kirra (1996) Shane Dorian and Shaun Tomson from 'In Gods Hands' (1998) Shane Dorian, 2012 Shane Dorian, the Momentum Years Shane Herring. ![]() Interviews with Eddie's wife Linda Ipsen, siblings Clyde, Myra, and Sol, and such fellow champion surfers as Greg Noll, Mark Richards, Wayne Bartholomew, Jeff Hakman, and Shaun Thomson provide touching insights into the heart and soul of Eddie. Among the topics covered are the death of Aikau's younger brother Gerald, the mid-1970's Aussie surfer invasion of Hawaii (Aikau had to hold an emergency meeting to stop the angry locals from hurting or killing these cocky Australian surfers who had basically invaded their home turf), Aikau winning the prestigious Duke surfing contest at age thirty in 1977, and his heroic death at sea as he attempted to paddle back to shore on his surfboard in order to get help for the crew of a canoe voyage which went disastrously awry. Renowned for his bravery as a pioneering big wave surfer as well as for his extraordinary stint as a fearless lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Hawaii (Aikau was responsible for saving the lives of over five hundred people!), Aikau was also well known for hosting these incredible luaus and his overall easygoing personality. Eddie Aikau was a Hawaiian, an incredible waterman, a big-wave surf pioneer, and a perfect-record lifeguard. This documentary about legendary Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau not only does a lovely and poignant job of capturing the humble and selfless humanity of Aikau, but also presents a really fascinating and illuminating exploration of the culture and history of Hawaii and how Aikau proudly represented said culture and history as a true native son of Hawaii. As America reels in the aftermath of a Congress incapable of compromise, reconciliation or sacrifice, Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau premiered as the latest installment in ESPNs '30 for 30' documentary series.
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