This profile of legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton explores his storied career, the innovations he brought to surfing and the curious irony that he never competed professionally in the sport.

Watch this remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage, and ambition that push a man to greatness–and the cost that comes with it.

Documentary, Not Rated, 2017

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