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Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

6.4

17 votes

September 29, 2017

1h 58m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by

Rory Kennedy

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