Mighty Uke: The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog
KALA has been a proud sponsor of the MIGHTY UKE film and the MIGHTYUKE ROADSHOW tour that has been selling out theaters and entertaining audiences all over the world.Now you can own the DVD that is packed with bonus features including an additional ten short films about the ukulele and a lesson with virtuoso and educator James Hill.Director Tony Coleman and Producer Margaret Meagher packed up their HD cameras and, for two years travelled the world to discover why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, and to connect with each other. Like the ukulele, the film appeals to all ages and makes a great gift idea. It is packed with music and includes performances from many artists including Jake Shimabukuro and James Hill.MIGHTY UKE has been screened at venues that include the historic Egyptian theater in Hollywood and the Castro in San Francisco. It has been featured on National Public Radios Morning Edition, Canadas National Radio Network, as well as in broadcast and print media throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia