Duke Kahanamoku
Self (archive footage)
Waterman (2022)
"Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero."
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Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Summer Olympics – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
Isaac Halasima
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Scott Elder
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