A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture" reclaims the thousand-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Interweaving historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, explores the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and celebrates its ongoing resurgence—motivating the next generation of Black surfers.
A film by David Mesfin
Runtime: 60 minutes
A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture" reclaims the thousand-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Interweaving historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, explores the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and celebrates its ongoing resurgence—motivating the next generation of Black surfers.
Debuted in
2023
Runtime
1h 0m
Languages
not available
This film is
Feature, Documentary, Surfing
Accolades
Gold Winner
Anthem Awards
Film of the Year
Ericeira Portuguese Surf Film Festival
Pan African Film Festival
The Telly Awards
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