WSL | Sawubona

At the age of 12, Giovanni Douresseau’s life consisted of the eight blocks of guns, gangs and violence surrounding his home in South Central, Los Angeles.

After being exposed to surfing during a youth summer program, he fell in love with the sport and met a mentor who helped him completely move past his rough upbringing. Ten years later, Giovanni is committed to sharing the life-altering gift of surfing that was given to him when he needed it most. Episode 1 is directed by Tyler Dunham and Brendan Calder and produced by WSL Studios in association with MakeWild Films.

AWARD: Best Short Documentary, Denton Black Film Festival

View all episodes on WSL Presents.

STYLE:  SHORT DOCUMENTARY
CLIENT: WORLD SURF LEAGUE
DIRECTOR: TYLER DUNHAM + BRENDAN CALDER
PRODUCER: TYLER DUNHAM + TIM GREENBERG
EXEC. PRODUCER: ERIC LOGAN, TIM GREENBERG, JASON REM
EDITOR: RICK BLAKELY
DP: GABRIEL VARGAS
CONSULTANT: TRAVIS GREENE
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES