Waterman(2022)

Name: Waterman
Director: Isaac Halasima
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Sport
Released: Apr 1, 2022
Cast: Fred Hemmings

Purdie Distribution

1h 28m

Release Date: Apr 1, 2022

Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges.

Official Website

Release Details

Original Release | Apr 1, 2022

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$65,753
Total US & Canada:
$316,848
Total International
$19,986
Total Worldwide:
$336,834

Current Showtimes

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Fri Aug 28
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Director & Top Cast

Isaac Halasima
Director

Fred Hemmings
Actor

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing. From modest roots in Waikiki, Duke swam his way to fame, becoming the face of a changing Hawaii - and a vital part of its tourism industry - as it evolved from an independent Kingdom to the 50th American state. Yet relatively few outside Hawaii know the full extent of Duke's impact on sports, lifesaving, and combating prejudice. Through Duke's incredible athletic accomplishments, personal doctrine of Aloha, and enduring gift of surfing to the world, the film explores a theme that still resonates today - the role of sports in breaking societal barriers - and celebrates his triumphs and philosophy of inclusion, challenging us all to embrace diversity and incorporate Aloha into our own lives.