Bodyguard of Lies 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 30m. 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.

Bodyguard of Lies posterBodyguard of Lies2025 VS Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture posterWade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture2023
Bodyguard of LiesWade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 0.0/10
Year20252023
Length1h 30m1h
GenresDocumentaryDocumentary
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorDan KraussDavid Mesfin
Main cast––

Synopsis

Bodyguard of Lies

Exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public. Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings of those at the highest levels of the military and elected leadership, this gripping documentary urges a reckoning with the wider implications of government…

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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