Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.

Waterman

9.020221h 28m

DocumentaryHistory

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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Cast

Duke Kahanamoku

Self (archive footage)

Jason Momoa

Self - Narrator

Carissa Moore

Self

Kelia Moniz

Self

Ha'a Keaulana

Self

Ellie Kahanamoku

Self

Katherine Zuckerman

Self

Kelly Slater

Self

Laird Hamilton

Self

Waterman

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