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The Lost Wave: An African Surf Story (2007)

The Lost Wave: An African Surf Story poster
Directed by
Sam George
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows surfers as they travel to the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe to discover a unique wave. It shows their search for perfect surf and the connection they build with the local culture.

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What happens

The Lost Wave: An African Surf Story is a 2007 São Tomé and Príncipe documentary film directed by Sam George. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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