The Donn Of Tiki
December 1, 2025
7:30pm | SIFF Film Center
The life of Donn Beach, creator of the Tiki Bar, has been frequently embellished, and at times flat-out fabricated. The Donn of Tiki attempts to separate fact from fiction as it explores his incredulous story and the legacy he left behind. Post-film Q&A with directors Alex Lamb and Max Well.
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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.
- Director: Alex Lamb, Max Well
- Principal Cast: Jeff Berry, Sven Kirsten, Marie King
- Country: USA
- Year: 2024
- Running Time: 100 min.
- Website: Official Film Website