List of Ukulele Documentaries

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I thought I'd start a list of the documentaries. Please post others that you know of.

Aloha Uke (Vancouver Ukulele Circle Mini Documentary)
http://vimeo.com/23290994

Bill Sevesi's Dream
http://3rdpartyproductions.co.nz/sho...sevesis-dream/ (Thanks Eugene Ukulele)

Heart Strings: The Story of the Kamaka 'Ukulele
http://video.pbs.org/video/1480799425/

The Jumping Flea: Tales of the Modern Ukulele
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QUn38vORIc

The KoAloha Ukulele Story
DVD available directly from KoAloha
http://www.koaloha.com/

Also viewable via SpoonerRadio (account creation required)
http://www.spoonerradio.com/koaloha.php (from original thread posted HERE).

Made by Hand: Mike DaSilva Ukuleles
http://www.levinvideo.com/madebyhand/

Mighty Uke: The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog
http://mightyukemovie.com/

Rock That Uke
http://www.rockthatuke.com/

To You Sweetheart, Aloha
(PBS documentary about Bill Tapia)
http://www.billtapia.com/store.php

Ukuleles for Peace
http://ukulelelanguages.com/ukulele-world-tour/ukuleles-for-peace-a-documentary/ (thanks SonicBaker)

A Word from Chris (Martin) "Ukuleles"
http://youtu.be/zrk_n6Nr5lI
 
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Nice job, thanks for compiling -- I know a lot of people in particular search for the Kamaka Heartstrings which is available online through your link, and the KoAloha story.
 
Thanks for the links.
But may i ask of some assistance. Im trying to watch 'Heart Strings' however it says i ant becaause of my region. I live in Uk. Does anyone know a way around this.
 
My friend and former roommate, Clyde, directed this movie specifically about the Ukulele Cabaret in NYC sometime in 2008.

New Uke City:
http://youtu.be/QapgsSsrqNE
It reminds me of a more innocent time.

Recently, another one along similar lines from Manon Gauthier, has just finished filming. Although her focus is on all the NYC happenings as a whole. This is a rough cut, I'm not sure when the finished product will air. Blame It On My Uke:
http://youtu.be/kuNxiDwcf_U
 
I thought I'd start a list of the documentaries. Please post others that you know of.

Aloha Uke (Vancouver Ukulele Circle Mini Documentary)
http://vimeo.com/23290994

Bill Sevesi's Dream
http://3rdpartyproductions.co.nz/sho...sevesis-dream/ (Thanks Eugene Ukulele)

Heart Strings: The Story of the Kamaka 'Ukulele
http://video.pbs.org/video/1480799425/

The Jumping Flea: Tales of the Modern Ukulele
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QUn38vORIc

The KoAloha Ukulele Story
DVD available directly from KoAloha
http://www.koaloha.com/

Also viewable via SpoonerRadio (account creation required)
http://www.spoonerradio.com/koaloha.php (from original thread posted HERE).

Made by Hand: Mike DaSilva Ukuleles
http://www.levinvideo.com/madebyhand/

Mighty Uke: The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog
http://mightyukemovie.com/

Rock That Uke
http://www.rockthatuke.com/

To You Sweetheart, Aloha
(PBS documentary about Bill Tapia)
http://www.billtapia.com/store.php

Ukuleles for Peace
http://ukulelelanguages.com/ukulele-world-tour/ukuleles-for-peace-a-documentary/ (thanks SonicBaker)

A Word from Chris (Martin) "Ukuleles"
http://youtu.be/zrk_n6Nr5lI

Under the Boardwalk: A Ukulele Love Story. A film about the Santa Cruz club, the biggest uke club in the world.
http://ninakoocherfilms.com/film/under-the-boardwalk-a-ukulele-love-story
 
Thanks for the links.
But may i ask of some assistance. Im trying to watch 'Heart Strings' however it says i ant becaause of my region. I live in Uk. Does anyone know a way around this.

There's one up on YouTube that is one to watch in the UK. It's a lovely documentary I often watch. Just search Kamaka Heart Strings on YouTube.
 
Jake Shimabukuro. Life on Four Strings.
loved it, and he's coming to my neck of the woods. looking forward to meeting him. seems like such a nice guy.


Thanks for this thread!
loved it, and he's coming to my neck of the woods. looking forward to meeting him. seems like such a nice guy
 
Great thread! Thanks for all the shares. Hope I have time to watch them all.
 
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