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'Wade in the Water' with David Mesfin & Jonathan Ellsworth
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Our guest today is David Mesfin, the writer, director, and producer of "Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture." The film delves into the 1000-year-old tradition of Black surfing, tracing its roots from Africa to the Americas, and highlights some of the incredible black surfers and impressive surfing organizations that are writing the next chapters of this tradition.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Why This Film? (2:31)
David's Background (12:52)
The Story Behind the Title (24:38)
Oppressive Tactics & Eminent Domain (35:00)
Surf Clubs & Young Black Surfers (46:12)
Selema Masekela (52:22)
Where to Watch (56:05)
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