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The Donn of Tiki

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The Donn of Tiki attempts to separate fact from exaggeration to tell Don the Beachcomber's incredulous life story, along with how he inadvertently created the Tiki subculture.

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Rachel Saslow Willamette Week Dec 3
I’d have been happier with a 60-minute take on tiki bars and Donn Beach than the 100-minute version here, though maybe I’m just a lightweight. Go to Full Review Bobby LePire Film Threat 06/10/2024
10/10
The Donn Of Tiki is an excellent introduction to the origins of Polynesian Pop but is filled with enough information and detail to appease devotees. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 06/06/2024
8/10
What could have been an easy talking heads documentary incorporates unbelievable animation and comedy. Investigating the tall tales of Beach’s life becomes an extremely fun experience. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 06/05/2024
Unlike myriad imitators who followed in his wake, Beach was interested in preserving elements of authentic Polynesian culture, not just making a kitschy buck from its vulgarization. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Alex Lamb

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Maxwell

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Max Welll

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Alex Lamb

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Maxwell

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Tim Glazner

Writer

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Synopsis The Donn of Tiki attempts to separate fact from exaggeration to tell Don the Beachcomber's incredulous life story, along with how he inadvertently created the Tiki subculture.
Director
Alex Lamb, Maxwell, Max Welll
Producer
Alex Lamb, Max Welll, Taryn Roraback
Screenwriter
Alex Lamb, Maxwell, Tim Glazner
Distributor
Surf Monkey Films
Production Co
Surf Monkey Films, Beachcomber Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 5, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 39m