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Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa 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 Games – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
Narrated by Jason Momoa, this original documentary by Sidewinder Films features commentary from surfing’s biggest stars, including newly-crowned Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore, while also delving into his personal successes, struggles and humanitarianism through rare footage, contemporary visuals and incisive interviews.
Original Release
04/01/2022
US Release
04/01/2022
Links
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Duane DeSoto | Duke Kahanamoku |
| Ralph Edwards | Self - Film Clips from This Is Your Life Feb. 20, 1957 |
| Arthur Godfrey | Self |
| Laird Hamilton | Self |
| Fred Hemmings | Self |
| Fred Hock | Self - Film Clips from This Is Your Life Feb. 20, 1957 |
| Jack Johnson | Self |
| Duke Kahanamoku | Self (archive footage) / Self |
| Ha'a Keaulana | Self |
| Kathy Kohner | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Duane DeSoto | Duke Kahanamoku |
| Ralph Edwards | Self - Film Clips from This Is Your Life Feb. 20, 1957 |
| Arthur Godfrey | Self |
| Laird Hamilton | Self |
| Fred Hemmings | Self |
| Fred Hock | Self - Film Clips from This Is Your Life Feb. 20, 1957 |
| Jack Johnson | Self |
| Duke Kahanamoku | Self (archive footage) / Self |
| Ha'a Keaulana | Self |
| Kathy Kohner | Self |
| Kai Lenny | Self |
| Jason Momoa | Self - Narrator |
| Kelia Moniz | Self |
| Carissa Moore | Self |
| Harry Ohlin | Self - Film Clips from This Is Your Life Feb. 20, 1957 |
| Kelly Slater | Self |
| Edward Sneed | Self - Film Clips from This Is Your Life Feb. 20, 1957 |
| Malaya Valenzuela | |
| Johnny Weissmuller | Self |
| Chad Wright | Journalist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Josh James | Executive Producer |
| D. Todd Shepherd | Executive Producer |
| Joe Simpson | Executive Producer |
| Michael Cascio | Executive Producer |
| Brooke Bumgardner | Producer |
| Isabel Cathcart | Producer |
| Megan Halicek | Producer |
| Kelly Hansen | Producer |
| John Murphy | Producer |
| Melanie Raffle Armenti | Producer |
| Chet Thomas | Producer |
| David Ulich | Producer |
| Steven Ungerleider | Producer |
