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.

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Film Cast:

• Self (archive footage): Duke Kahanamoku
• Self – Narrator: Jason Momoa
• Self: Carissa Moore
• Self: Kelia Moniz
• Self: Ha’a Keaulana
• Self: Ellie Kahanamoku
• Self: Katherine Zuckerman
• Self: Kelly Slater
• Self: Laird Hamilton

Film Crew:

• Executive Producer: Michael Cascio
• Co-Producer: Chet Thomas
• Producer: David Ulich
• Director: Isaac Halisima
• Producer: Steven Ungerleider

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