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Waterman (2022)

2022-04-01 · 1h 28m · EN
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Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.

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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Duke KahanamokuDuke KahanamokuSelf (archive footage)Jason MomoaJason MomoaSelf - NarratorCarissa MooreCarissa MooreSelfKelia MonizKelia MonizSelfHa'a KeaulanaHa'a KeaulanaSelfEllie KahanamokuEllie KahanamokuSelfKatherine ZuckermanKatherine ZuckermanSelfKelly SlaterKelly SlaterSelfLaird HamiltonLaird HamiltonSelf

Keywords

BiographySurfingHawaiiOlympic gamesSurferOlympic athleteBiopicNative hawaiianTrue storyBased on true story

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What is Waterman about?

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.

How long is Waterman?

Waterman has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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