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.
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
