Perseguindo Ondas (2023)

1 - Chasing the Dream

In the wake of surfings Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japans reach in the global surf culture.

2 - Weight of a Nation

The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.

3 - Rising Tide

In the wake of surfings Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are free.

4 - Legacy

Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor OLeary connect with their Japanese roots.

5 - Power of the Ocean

The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunamis devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.

6 - Ebb and Flow

As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.

7 - Undercurrents

Connor OLeary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.

8 - Sea of Change

As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.