- Year: 2023
- Running time: 2h
- Genre: Documentary
- US release: 11 February 2023
- Official website
- IMDb
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
Directed by David Mesfin
Met David - Director and Xahil McDonald - PR Coordinator at SBIFF 2023 opening night.
Director:
David Mesfin of California works in advertising and is an award-winning creative director and multidisciplinary designer. He has been a part of the surfing community since the early 1990’s. For more information about Mesfin, visit www.davidmesfin.com. They are both surfers. David works in L.A. and has surfed Rincon.
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Created by David Mesfin, an award-winning creative director and multidisciplinary designer, the project includes a full-length documentary paired with a series of limited-edition fine art portrait prints and NFTs.
Honoring the historical and contemporary relationship between Black people and the ocean, Mesfin explores the undying, intergenerational energy of Black waterwomen and watermen.
Breaking barriers in the world of film, the ultimate intention of the project is to inspire and support the next generation of Black surfers by connecting them to the powerful, dynamic, and resilient roots of Black surfing’s legacy.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Sat, Feb 11, 2023 - 5:40 PM
Sun, Feb 12, 2023 - 2:40 PM
Metropolitan Metro 4 Theater
The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Where to watch
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