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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NEW DOCUMENTARY FUNDRAISING

Poster for the documentary 'Wade in the Water Project' featuring a woman with natural hair sitting on a large, chair on the beach, with two surfboards standing vertically behind her, waves crashing behind her, and the title and details of the documentary displayed on the poster.

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.

Awards and recognitions including 44th Annual Silver Winner, Telly Awards, and Appalachian Award of Excellence.

STREAMING PARTNERS

Logos of various media and entertainment companies including Vice, Prime Video Direct, Video Project, NEA Black Experience, Garage, PBS, and Kanopy.