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BLACK CINEMA SERIES | "WADE IN THE WATER: A JOURNEY INTO BLACK SURFING AND AQUATIC CULTURE"
"WADE IN THE WATER" is presented by the Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Little Theatre.
SCREENING AND Q&A |
SYNOPSIS: Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, WADE IN THE WATER showcases the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas.
The film attempts to dismantle the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, while also exploring the current movement — inspiring the next generation of Black surfers through equitable access to surfing in BIPOC communities, women’s surf clubs, and public policies that promote environmental stewardship and protection.
Q&A PARTICIPANTS |
*David Mesfin – Director, Wade in the Water
*Sharon Schaffer – First Female Pro Black Surfer
*Greg & Marie Rachal – Co-Founder of Black Surfers Collective
*Nathan Fluellen – Founder of A Great Day in the Stoke
*Moderator: Jalen McGill – Sports Director, 105.5 The Beat
TICKETS AVAILABLE online in advance, at the box office during open hours, or at the door day of the screening.
ADMISSION is $11 | $7, Senior, Student, Military. Group prices are available in advance through the business office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to https://thelittle.org/wadeinthewater/
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2525431-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2525431-2
