Fond memories of Luther Makekau and his legacy

A clip from Eddie & Myrna Kamae's 1997 documentary film, "Luther Kahekili Makekau: A One Kine Hawaiian Man," features a multitude of stories, including much about Luther's long and legendary life. In his nineties, Luther was living alone on a small point at ʻOpihikao. This clip features memories of Luther from Hilo hospital nurse Gail Matsunaga, Eddie Kamae, Henry Bianchini, Kenneth Makekau, Nona Beamer, Moanike'ala Akaka, Tom Nahiwa, Henry Auwae, Tomas Belsky, and Aunty Ruth Kaholoa'a. This segment concludes with Luther, at 98 years old, playing Eddie's ʻukulele and singing the song "Hi'ilawe." Visit eddiekamaesongbook.org/luthermakekau to learn more about the film.