Interviews with Beach Boys talking story about the legendary "Ambassadors of Aloha", complete with archival footage (including Duke Kahanamoku in Australia) and music from the past and present, bring them to life and tell of their traditions. Interwoven are scenes of Waikiki with all it`s "mana" and aloha for both tourists and locals of all ethnic and economic backgrounds. Hawaiian culture in the form of chants, music, language and life style accent these themes throughout the film.

Pu‘uwai Productions presents Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change, a documentary for those who love surfing, ocean sports and Waikiki. Enjoy interviews with beach boys talking story about the legendary “Ambassadors of Aloha”, complete with classic archival footage. See candid glimpses of the beach scene as it is now and listen to the Beach Boys hopes for the future. Hear hypnotic Hawaiian chants, music, and language as you learn about the beach lifestyle, including scenes of beautiful Waikiki Beach, a playground for all - regardless of age, ethnicity or economic status. This documentary brings you into the heart of Waikiki, the “gathering place” of Oahu, experience the aloha.

We’ve had the honor to visit, interview, and talk story with over 170 Beach Boys and members of the Beach Community. We spent hours selecting archival footage and going over photographs from private collections that were generously shared with us. The music includes more than 24 selections, ranging from traditional Hawaiian chants, vintage classic songs about Waikiki and the old Beach Boys, to the contemporary music of Daniel Ho (Grammy Award Winner), Sean Na’auao, Peter Apo and our musician Beach Boys: Dickey Boy, Dewey, Troy and the Waikiki Sunset Jammahs.

Running Time: 53 mins.