Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) 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...

Mesfin’s inspiration came in the wake of the global movement for racial justice in the U.S. and beyond following the series of hate crimes in 2020, including the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota. Channeling his creative energy into something that he envisioned would give ba...

This version of the doc features a few interviews not featured in the full feature documentary.

Explore the untold stories of Black surfing from its early days to the present with Rick Blocker, a dedicated surfer and advocate for African American participation in surfing. In this enlightening video, Rick takes viewers on a journey through the pivotal moments and contributions of Black surfe...

Discussing Selema about his father, Dr. Hugh Masekela's journey from South Africa to the U.S. aided by international friends for his studies in America.

A short video of bloopers and fun time we had shooting the interviews session for Wade in the Water film.

Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) 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...