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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.

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Alexander Hume Ford learned to surf shortly after arriving in Hawai‘i and quickly became one of the sport’s biggest boosters. How did Ford see surfing as more than just a source of pleasure?

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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

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