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200160 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.2/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Laird

200160 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.2/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

On August 17, 2000, Laird Hamilton surfed the heaviest wave ever recorded at Teahupoo, Tahiti, captured in High Definition and 35mm footage.

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On August 17, 2000, Laird Hamilton surfed the heaviest wave ever recorded at Teahupoo, Tahiti, captured in High Definition and 35mm footage.

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Tim Monaghandirector

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Laird Hamilton rides the heaviest wave ever surfed at Teahupoo, Tahiti, on August 17, 2000. The documentary captures this historic moment with High Definition and 35mm footage. It follows Hamilton's life as a pioneering waterman, detailing his pursuit of the purest forms of energy on Earth. Directed by Tim Monaghan, "Laird" received multiple awards at the 2002 X-Dance Film Festival and is recognized as a significant entry in extreme sports cinema.

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