The Donn of Tiki

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The Donn of Tiki

2025

1h 39m

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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