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202419 minGdoc-short

Big Waves Will Rise You

202419 minGdoc-short

21-year-old Sam Carton amputated her leg due to untreatable CRPS and now pursues her dreams of surfing and photography.

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21-year-old Sam Carton amputated her leg due to untreatable CRPS and now pursues her dreams of surfing and photography.

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Sam Ostyndirector

Eva Küpperdirector

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Sam Carton, a 21-year-old, faces life after the amputation of her leg due to untreatable CRPS. Set against a backdrop of ocean waves, she pursues her passion for surfing while aiming to become a photographer. Over 19 minutes, the film captures her determination and the challenges she encounters in both sports and art.

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