CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 1h 28m

Waterman

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

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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.

Directed byIsaac Halasima

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
April 1, 2022
Studios
Sidewinder Films

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Waterman Trailer: Jason Momoa Narrates Surfing Documentary

Waterman Trailer: Jason Momoa Narrates Surfing Documentary

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Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku

Self (archive footage)

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa

Self - Narrator

Carissa Moore

Carissa Moore

Self

Kelia Moniz

Kelia Moniz

Self

Ha'a Keaulana

Ha'a Keaulana

Self

Ellie Kahanamoku

Self

Katherine Zuckerman

Self

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Self

Laird Hamilton

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Isaac Halasima
Isaac Halasima
Written by
Scott Elder
Scott Elder
Produced by
Steven Ungerleider
David Ulich

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