Waterman (2022)
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.
- Date of release
- 2022-04-01
- TMDB
- 8.7 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Director
- Isaac Halasima
Casting
- 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
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