Black Cinema Series Presents 

WADE IN THE WATER
A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
In partnership with Rochester Association of Black Journalists

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 7:30pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 7:00pm

Q&A session:
Director: David Mesfin
Greg & Marie Rachal - Co-Founder of Black Surfers Collective 
Sharon Schaffer - First Female Pro Black Surfer 
Nathan Fluellen - Founder of A Great Day in the Stoke

Tickets: https://thelittle.org/wadeinthewater/

SCREENING AND Q&A | Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, Wade in the Water showcases the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas. The film attempts to dismantle the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, while also exploring the current movement — inspiring the next generation of Black surfers through equitable access to surfing in BIPOC communities, women’s surf clubs, and public policies that promote environmental stewardship and protection.