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Luther Kahekili Makekau: A One Kine Hawaiian Man

Special | 58m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Luther Kahekili Makekau: A One Kine Hawaiian Man

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Hawaii International Film Festival, this film constructs a rich portrait of a colorful and controversial Hawaiian man. Born on Maui in 1890 during the reign of King Kalākaua, Luther Makekau was part philosopher and part outlaw, a chanter, singer and poet, as well as a fighter and a cattle rustler, known throughout the islands.

04/08/2017 | Expired 04/04/2025 | Rating NR

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Luther Kahekili Makekau: A One Kine Hawaiian Man

Special | 58m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Hawaii International Film Festival, this film constructs a rich portrait of a colorful and controversial Hawaiian man. Born on Maui in 1890 during the reign of King Kalākaua, Luther Makekau was part philosopher and part outlaw, a chanter, singer and poet, as well as a fighter and a cattle rustler, known throughout the islands.

04/08/2017 | Expired 04/04/2025 | Rating NR

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