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201674 minPGdocumentary

Gender Equality

It Aint Pretty

201674 minPGdocumentary

In San Francisco's Ocean Beach, female big wave surfers confront sexism in the surf industry while competing at Mavericks and empowering future generations.

Gender Equality

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In San Francisco's Ocean Beach, female big wave surfers confront sexism in the surf industry while competing at Mavericks and empowering future generations.

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Dayla Souldirector

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Jody Bankswriter

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Ocean Beach in San Francisco hosts fierce competitions among female big wave surfers. These athletes confront sexism in the water, media, and surf industry. The film includes interviews with top competitors and footage from Mavericks, known for its massive waves. It presents a movement of women working together to change perceptions and empower future generations of female surfers. The documentary runs for 74 minutes and was released in 2016.

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