Black Surfing & Aquatic Culture Documentary
Wade in the Water Part II
About the Film:
A new powerful journey into the deep-rooted connection between Black communities and water. It uncovers hidden histories and celebrates surfers, scientists, and healers reclaiming what was lost. A tidal wave of memory, resistance, and joy, where water becomes witness.
How You Can Help:
We are currently in post-production of our fundraising efforts and aiming to secure an $50,000.
Our Fiscal Sponsor:
As we are fiscally sponsored by the Black Surfers Collective, 100% of your donation will go directly to the film, with no administrative fees using Zeffy payment.
As a donor, your name will be featured in the credits.
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Rick Blocker
Donald Miller
Sloan Blocker
Skyler Blocker
Color the Water
Dale B. Davis
Jay Sadofsky
Elizabeth Sine
Eze Blaine
Chris Jones
Stephanie Allen
Jennifer Sheehan-Lyutskanov
Tara Spencer
Samra Seifu
Blair Daniels
Leah M S Walker
Amanda Horn
Gordon Algernon
Archie Boston
Alison Rose Jefferson
Zeinabu Davis
Sethina Watson
We Surf Media
James Couchell
Trina Franklin
Laura Birchett
Aaron Coleman
Rick Blocker Donald Miller Sloan Blocker Skyler Blocker Color the Water Dale B. Davis Jay Sadofsky Elizabeth Sine Eze Blaine Chris Jones Stephanie Allen Jennifer Sheehan-Lyutskanov Tara Spencer Samra Seifu Blair Daniels Leah M S Walker Amanda Horn Gordon Algernon Archie Boston Alison Rose Jefferson Zeinabu Davis Sethina Watson We Surf Media James Couchell Trina Franklin Laura Birchett Aaron Coleman
WADE IN THE WATER PART I
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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