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.
Duke Kahanamoku
as Self (archive footage)
Jason Momoa
as Self - Narrator
Carissa Moore
as Self
Kelia Moniz
as Self
Ha'a Keaulana
as Self
Ellie Kahanamoku
as Self
Katherine Zuckerman
as Self
Kelly Slater
as Self
Laird Hamilton
as Self