Big Wata

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Big Wata | Gugi Van Der Velden | Sierra Leone | 2018 | 57 min

During the Ebola outbreak, the younger members of a traditional fishing community discover their identity and purpose through surfing as they join the first and only surf club in Sierra Leone. This beautifully shot documentary shows the diversity and resilience of West Africa, and how a dream can bring light in an otherwise dark time.

Awards

Viewer’s Choice, London Surf Film Festival, 2018

Best Surf Film, Byron Bay International Film Festival, 2018