Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd vs Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture is the shorter watch at 1h compared with 1h 29m. Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd2025
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Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture2023
| Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd | Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 29m | 1h |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Kwabena Oppong | David Mesfin |
| Main cast | – | – |
Synopsis
Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd
Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history. Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s…
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
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 Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.
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