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Filmmaker Stephanie Johnes follows the incredible and inspirational story of Brazilian big wave surfer Maya Gabeira in her award-winning documentary.

When Maya, having always dreamed of surfing giant waves, attempts to surf the infamous big wave of Nazaré, Portugal, and nearly drowns in the process, it is the beginning of an arduous and inspiring story.

But Maya has the blood of a rebel: her father is legendary activist and politician Fernando Gabeira, and with his same radical spirit, Maya endures.

Three spinal surgeries and five years later, on 18^th January 2018 an unprecedented storm approaches Nazaré and Maya surfs the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed. When her accomplishment is disregarded, she must fight the misogyny and cynicism of the sport to gain the recognition she deserves.

Becoming the first female surfer honoured with a Guinness Book World Record, Maya goes on to become the first woman to compete in the men’s division of a big wave competition, surfing the biggest wave of the year, breaking the very world record she set.

In the footsteps of Billie Jean King, she has achieved a rare moment in sports – outperforming all men and showing the world that women are capable of anything.

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TOURING CINEMAS

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NOVEMBER

Glasgow – Glasgow Film Theatre | From Friday 29th November

DECEMBER

Chichester – Chichester Cinema At New Park | Saturday 7th December

Truro – Plaza Cinema | Sunday 15th December

Barnstaple – Scott Cinema | Sunday 15th December

Cardiff – Chapter | From Saturday 28th December

Dartington – Barn Cinema | From Friday 30th December

JANUARY

Tywyn – Magic Lantern Cinema | Saturday 18th, Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 29th January

Swansea – Taliesin Arts Centre | Tuesday 21st January

PREVIOUS SCREENINGS

Tiree – Sea Change Festival | Saturday 21st September
Poole – Lighthouse | From Friday 4th October
Bradford – National Science and Media Museum | From Friday 4th October
Caernarfon – Galeri | From Friday 4th October
Exeter – Phoenix | From Friday 11th October
Sheffield – Showroom | From Friday 11th October
Newlyn – Filmhouse | From Friday 11th October
Newquay – Lighthouse | Sunday 13th October
Kendal – Brewery Arts | From Friday 18th October
Ambleside – Zeffirellis | Monday 21st October
Totnes – Totnes Cinema | Wednesday 23rd & Monday 28th October
Derby – QUAD | From Friday 25th October
Alnwick – Playhouse | Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October
Stirling – Macrobert Arts Centre | Sunday 27th & Wednesday 30th October
Ilfracombe – Merlin Embassy Cinema | Monday 28th October + Andrew Cotton Introduction
Pocklington – Arts Centre | Tuesday 29th October
Lancaster – The Dukes | Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October
Totnes – Totnes Cinema | Friday 1st November BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Ilfracombe – Merlin Embassy Cinema | Sunday 3rd November BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Peterhead – Arc Cinemas | Thursday 7th November
London – Riverside Studios (London Surf Film Festival) | Saturday 9th November + Stephanie Johnes Q&A
Inverness – Eden Court | Sunday 10th November
Great Torrington – Plough Arts Centre | Thursday 14th November
Plymouth – Plymouth Arts Cinema | From Friday 15th November
Fishguard – Theatr Gwaun | Friday 15th and Wednesday 20th November
Cromarty – Cromarty Cinema | Friday 22nd November

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Maya and The Wave

After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.

Released in the UK from Friday 4th October 2024