Waterman
“Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.”
2022•1h 28m•8.7•Released
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Director
Isaac Halasima
Writer
Scott Elder
Languages
English
Studio
Sidewinder Films
Cast
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
Production
Company
Sidewinder Films
Producer
Steven Ungerleider
Producer
David Ulich
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