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This profile of legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton explores his storied career, the innovations he brought to surfing, and the curious irony that he never competed professionally in the sport. Directed by Rory Kennedy.
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Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (2017)
118 min
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.