The Cuba Unknown

Season 1, Episode 1

WSL

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

With the opening of the border in 2016 by US President Barack Obama, Cuba became ground zero for radical change. In a country often defined by oppression, the sport of surfing was illegal until recently. For the hundred or so surfers there, one thing draws them to the water: freedom. This story explores how surfing transformed the lives of Frank and Yaya, the sport's biggest champions in Cuba, and what it means to pursue one's passion against all odds.

Hosted by 1977 World Champion Shaun Tomson and produced by MakeWild, The Cuba Unknown is part of the upcoming film "Havana Libre (@surflibre)".

Director: Corey McLean
Producer: Tyler Dunham
Editor/DP: Seth Brown
WSL Studios Producer: Tim Greenberg
"Transformed" Executive Producers: Erik Logan, Jason Rem & Tim Greenberg

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Episode 2: Freddy

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Born without legs and with one arm in a low-income neighborhood of Cartagena, Colombia, Freddy changed his life by learning to surf.

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Episode 3: Surfistan

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Afridun Amu brought surfing to Afghanistan, proving it can have a profound effect even in the most landlocked and unlikely places.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Episode 1: The Cuba Unknown - Em Português

Season 1 - Portuguese, Episode 1

Para os surfistas cubanos Frank Guerra e Yaya Guerrero, uma coisa os atrai para a água: a liberdade.

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Episode 2: Freddy - Em Português

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Nascido sem pernas e com apenas um braço em um bairro de baixa renda de Cartagena, na Colômbia, Freddy mudou sua vida aprendendo a surfar.

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