100 Foot Wave Excerpt from Alex Keipper.

This is an excerpt from the third season of 100 Foot Wave, a documentary series directed by Chris Smith and produced by Library Films and Amplify Pictures for HBO. The third season expands the cast and scope of the series, thoughtfully examining the existential danger of the sport as cameras follow surfers around the globe.

The series won two Emmy Awards in 2025, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, and was nominated for two more.

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