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Waterman
“Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.”
8.7 / 10• 2022• 1h 28m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Duke Kahanamoku
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Jason Momoa
Self - Narrator
Carissa Moore
Self
Kelia Moniz
Self
Ha'a Keaulana
Self
EK
Ellie Kahanamoku
Self
KZ
Katherine Zuckerman
Self
Kelly Slater
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Isaac Halasima's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Waterman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
