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Includes subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
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Includes subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
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Discussing Selema about his father, Dr. Hugh Masekela's journey from South Africa to the U.S. aided by international friends for his studies in America.
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Blooper from the interview session
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Includes Subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
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Director David Mesfin inspiration and objective for the project
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16 min version of the Sneak Peak video with additional interviews
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A prominent Black surfing advocate, explores the rich history of Black surfers in Los Angeles.
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Discussing Selema about his father, Dr. Hugh Masekela's journey from South Africa to the U.S. aided by international friends for his studies in America.
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Big wave surf session with Julian Williams cast member of Wade in the Water originally from Hawaii
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Blooper from the interview session
Wade in the Water Trailer
WADE IN THE WATER: A JOURNEY INTO BLACK SURFING AND AQUATIC CULTURE
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.
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BLACK EXPERIENCE ON XFINITY
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Exclusive Interview: Director David Mesfin Discusses 'Wade in the Water' on KTLA5
“A must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, culture, and history.”
— WithItGirl
“By uplifting the history of surfing originating in Africa, this film provides a powerful education and message of belonging.”
— Los Angeles County Supervisor
Holly J. Mitchell
“Because of the film, we've had several groups join us in exploring the joy of surfing! I can't thank David enough for his generousity, time, and participating in an engaging Q&A session during the screening. We hope to share the film in the future with more audiences in our area in the hopes of bringing the joy of surfing to the metro ATL area, and inspire the next generation of BIPOC surfers!”
— Tara Spencer / SurfATL
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