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Big Wata is a 2018 documentary set in a fishing community in Sierra Leone. Directed by Gugi van der Velden and produced by Floris Loeff, the film focuses on the youth who have embraced surfing as a means of self-expression and identity. This new passion, however, faces resistance from the elders of the community, who disapprove of the shift away from traditional fishing practices.
The film captures the tension between the aspirations of the younger generation and the expectations of their elders. It portrays the youths' determination to pursue their dreams of surfing despite the disapproval they encounter, highlighting the cultural clash within the community as they navigate their evolving identity.
Why Watch
- •Meet the surfing youth of Sierra Leone.
- •See the cultural clash in a fishing community.
- •Follow the journey of self-discovery through surfing.
Did You Know
•Big Wata was directed by Gugi van der Velden in 2018.
•The film features a fishing community in Sierra Leone.
•Elders in the community disapprove of the youth's surfing activities.
Perfect For
Surfing enthusiastsSierra Leone cultureYouth identity