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Wade in the water
David Mesfin - USA (2023)
V4 Session
01.03 Muxikebarri 20:30
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) 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.
Duration: 62′
Country(ies) of origin: USA
Country(ies) of filming: África
Director: David Mesfin
Production: Beyin Abraha
Screenplay: Professor Kevin Dawson, Alison Rose Jefferson, Eric Schnabel, ALitash Kebede, Wondwossen Dikran, The Rachal Family, Xahil McDonald, Michael Warner and Ellie Altomare