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Join us at the screening in honored to bring our LA surf community together to celebration of the life of Dedon Kamathi.
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
Join us for a special in-person screening of the award-winning documentary Wade in the Water.
Get ready to be captivated by this incredible film that reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.
The Wade in the Water team and Echo Park Film Center are honored to bring our LA surf community together for a screening and discussion in celebration of the life of Dedon Kamathi, a surf legend, Black Panther, and Pan-African activism leader.
Come hang with us on Sunday October 15th at 7pm for a free screening of Wade in the Water in The Garden at Leimert Park. Produced by William Lamar and Tejvir Grewall.
Free snacks, and additional food and drinks will be available for sale.
Screening will start at 8pm followed by a Q+A session and commemoration to Dedon.
Sunday, October 15 · 7 - 8:30pm
The Garden in Leimert Park
3320 W 43rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Catch the film and stay for an insightful Q&A session with the director, producer, and cast right after.
A documentary film that delve into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas.
For tickets and more info, Click Here
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