Mighty Uke travels the world to discover why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, connect with the past, and with each other.
Production
Genuine global access — from Hawaiian masters to Tokyo clubs.
Sound
You'll never hear 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' the same way.
Director
Tony Coleman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jake Shimabukuro's viral 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' video predates YouTube's HD era — shot on a flip phone in Central Park, it sparked the 2000s ukulele revival.
The film captures the instrument's complex history: introduced by Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii, appropriated by mainland tourist kitsch, then reclaimed by indie musicians and global communities as a tool of authentic expression.
US
CA
