Rising Through the Fray 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 28m. 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.
Rising Through the Fray2025
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Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture2023
| Rising Through the Fray | 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 28m | 1h |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | Canada | – |
| Director | Courtney Montour | David Mesfin |
| Main cast | – | – |
Synopsis
Rising Through the Fray
Combining interviews and live cinema, Rising Through the Fray plunges us into the heart of Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, the first international team to bring together Indigenous players from several countries. For Sour Cherry, Krispy, Hawaiian Blaze, and their teammates, the sport becomes much more than a competition. Through it, they find a space for sisterhood, resilience, acceptance, and healing. On camera, they share intimate stories not…
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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