When a unknown Native Hawaiian swimmer smashes the world record and becomes the first non-white Olympic champion in 1912, he uses his global fame to introduce the ancient art of surfing to the world. Fighting racism and cultural erasure to preserve his homeland's traditions, Duke breaks cultural and racial barriers, while redefining heroism...

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"Out of the water, I am nothing.
                        In the water, I am everything."
                                                     - Duke Kahanamoku

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