
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Summer Olympics – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.

Duke Kahanamoku
Self (archive footage)

Jason Momoa
Self - Narrator

Carissa Moore
Self

Kelia Moniz
Self

Ha'a Keaulana
Self
Ellie Kahanamoku
Self
Katherine Zuckerman
Self

Kelly Slater
Self
Laird Hamilton
Self

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Bra Boys
Bra Boys

Malcolm X
Malcolm X

Viva Zapata!
Viva Zapata!

Michael Collins
Michael Collins

Death Scream
Death Scream

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Introducing, Selma Blair
Introducing, Selma Blair

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