Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton 2017

7.1/10

IMDB Rating : 7.1

FD Smart Rating : 7.1

Synopsis : With sweeping footage and intimate interviews, this documentary explores the life and legacy of Oahu's innovative big wave surfer.

Regions Available ( 3 ) :
Argentina , Brazil , Mexico

Directors:

Rory Kennedy

Actors:

Laird Hamilton , Nick Carroll , Darrick Doerner , Laird John Hamilton , Gabrielle Reece

Creators:

Mark Bailey , Jack Youngelson

Languages:

English [Original] , Spanish , Brazilian Portuguese

Subtitles:

Spanish , Brazilian Portuguese

Genres:

Documentary, Sport

Release Date:

2017

Run Time:

1h57m

Maturity Rating:

Not recommended for minors under 12 years of age.

This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness-and the cost that comes with it.

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