Holy Surf! - Once Upon a Wave
July 25, 2025
It was filmed on the coasts of Tahiti, Hawaii and California.
Surfing is a sport that’s far more than just a game: It’s also the expression of a culture.
In this case, it is the culture of a people who live with and on the water - the Polynesians. The art of riding the waves is their ancient heritage.
Surfing was on the verge of extinction almost a century ago - a thorn in the side of Christian missionaries.
It owes its resurrection to a handful of young runaways, businessmen and rebellious young men and women from all over the world. Their stories are told here. Surfing grew in popularity around the world, and eventually became a competitive sport, earning a place in the Olympics.
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