Duration: 5:21

Jesus Urupiy, a traditional navigator on Lamotrek Atoll in the Caroline Islands of the Western Pacific, resurrects an ancient Micronesian navigator initiation ritual called Pwo which is filmed for the first time. A compelling journey back to a time and a way of life in the Pacific Islands that has all but been forgotten — a world of traditional navigational knowledge, sacred chants, and magic. A thought provoking personal documentary by Eric Metzgar about the fragile status of island navigator arts and skills in the face of cultural adaptations to modern influences. Spirits of the Voyage DVD available at: http://www.tritonfilms.com/tritonpresents.htm