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Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

2017•1h 58m•6.4/10
Documentary

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6.4/10(17)

This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it.

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Moxie Firecracker Films

Language

EN

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Released

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Laird Hamilton

Laird Hamilton

Self

Gabrielle Reece

Gabrielle Reece

Self

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