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Movie poster: Waterman (2022)
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2022 · 88 min Documentary History
9.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2022
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, History
Director Isaac Halasima
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 9.0/10 (2 votes)

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"Waterman" transcends the standard sports biopic to become a poignant chronicle of cultural ambassadorship. It beautifully captures the duality of Duke Kahanamoku's life: an Olympic champion bound by strict lanes and a free soul defined by the endless horizon.

What lingers after the credits roll is a profound respect for the quiet dignity with which he carried the weight of his heritage, sharing the aloha spirit with the world through a wooden plank and an unwavering smile. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Isaac Halasima

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