The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman
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Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwide. For some it’s a serious sport; for others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize. Scott Laderman shares the hidden history of surfing.
The American interest in Hawai‘i – first as missionaries, then as colonizers – fundamentally changed surf culture. How?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Scott Laderman
- Director Silvia Prietov
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Animator William Cifuentes
- Storyboard Artist William Cifuentes
- Compositor Julian Andrés Sánchez
- Designer William Pineda
- Illustrator William Pineda
- Character Designer William Pineda
- Producer Silvia Prietov
- Composer Manuel Borda
- Sound Designer Manuel Borda
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Addison Anderson
