Special Screening: The Donn of Tiki

The Donn of Tiki explores the unbelievable life story of Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, better known as Don the Beachcomber, the enigmatic creator of the Tiki bar. Through a creative use of animation, archival footage, and expert interview commentary, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a man who had an outsized impact on the restaurant business, Hawaiian tourism, and the craft cocktail movement.

The Donn of Tiki (2024), 100 min | Documentary | Directed by Alex Lamb and Max Well

Followed by Q&A with the directors!

Specialty drinks available for purchase provided by Tiki-Ko

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