A seven-part Docu-Series following a Black Father and son (Chris Davis & Chris jr.) on a “rags to riches” true life story. A heartfelt tale from living in America’s racist south to chasing a surfing dream and moving to maui.

While living on the streets of maui they are helped by an authentic Hawaiian family and shown how to live with aloha, farm the jungles, and teach Chris Junior how to surf as he rises to be a contender on the global surf scene.

Woven throughout the narrative, Spencer Croul and the SHACC will come to sponsor the son and help him understand his place in surfing’s rich history dating back from Pacific Islander indigenous times, through Hawaii and California’s surfing boom, and into modern society’s global rise of the untold Afro-Surf culture.

In addition to live action footage taken in the SHACC and documentary footage of Chris Jr’s modern day rise to surf fame, moments from Chris’s backstory and untold Black SurfLore (that have not been captured on film) will be told with the use of African folk inspired animations.

CAST

CHRIS PRINCE DAVIS JR.

From living on the streets with his single father to becoming a Rising star on the local Maui surf scene where legends are made. Hand picked by Kai Lenny to be featured in Kai’s upcoming FORD commercial and supported by the local coastline safety team, CHris has an exclusive opportunity to make history during this upcoming “el niño season” at jaws to be the youngest african american to ever drop in.

FERNANDO “NANO” MESSERA

Hand-picked by Laird Hamilton, Nano is one of the best jet ski safety people in the world and the head of skull base camp at jaws. Nano has saved the lives of just about every legend you can image at jaws from Laird to kai lenny. Nano is also the exclusive artist that paints Kai Lenny’s red bull boards at kt surfing in maui. Nano is stoked to pull chris Jr. into the waves for this historical drop-in and is also looking forward to painting the first ever “shacc boards” at kt surfing for this historical “el niño season” at jaws.

CHRIS DAVIS SR.

Chris is our throughline for this tale with an incredibly compelling backstory from Kansas, to the last black ranch in Louisiana, to homeless in Maui, and now embarking to pioneer being a jet ski safety to support and train his son for this historical drop in at jaws on what is expected to be the biggest waves of the decade.

MAHALO

A 6-part docu-series that shows how the evolution of surfboard and fin design changed the game of surfing during the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s as well as the men and women that helped shape this revolution. We see this evolution of surfing technology through the eyes of the world’s biggest collector of the era’s surf boards and relics, Spencer Croul. We will embark on a historical journey through the memories of Spencer as we experience this love letter to the era and the genre of surfing.

SCRIPT

[INTRO]

NARRATOR (V.O.)

In the world of surfing, the 60's, 70's, and 80's were a transformative period. Waves were conquered, boundaries were pushed, and legends were born. But it wasn't just the surfers who shaped this revolution. Behind the scenes, a quiet collector named Spencer Croul amassed a treasure trove of surfboards and relics from this era, capturing the evolution of surfboard and fin design. Join us on a historical journey through Spencer's memories, as he takes us on a love letter to the era and the genre of surfing.

[INT. SPENCER CROUL'S SURFBOARD COLLECTION - DAY]

Spencer Croul, a seasoned surfer with a twinkle in his eye, stands amidst his impressive collection of surfboards and relics from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. He lovingly runs his hands over the boards, each representing a different era in surfing.

SPENCER CROUL

(voice filled with nostalgia)

These boards... they tell a story. They hold the spirit of the revolution that changed surfing forever.

[CUT TO ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE - 1960s]

NARRATOR (V.O.)

We dive into the 60's, when surfboard design began to evolve rapidly. Longboards ruled the waves, but a group of innovators saw the potential for change.

Spencer guides us through the footage, showcasing the transition from heavy wooden boards to lighter and more maneuverable foam boards. The revolution was in full swing, and the era's biggest names - like Greg Noll, Gerry Lopez, and Hobie Alter - were at the forefront.

[CUT TO ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE - 1970s]

NARRATOR (V.O.)

As we move into the 70's, the sport and the boards continued to evolve. The era of the shortboard had arrived, allowing surfers to take on steeper, faster waves like never before.

Spencer shows us the iconic fish and twin-fin designs that revolutionized surfing during this time. Through interviews with legendary surfers like Mark Richards and Shaun Tomson, we learn how these boards changed the game and paved the way for high-performance surfing.

[CUT TO ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE - 1980s]

NARRATOR (V.O.)

By the 80's, the experimentation with board and fin design reached new heights. Thruster fins, pioneered by Simon Anderson, became a game-changer.

Spencer reminisces about the vibrant colors and radical designs that defined the era. We see images of surfers like Tom Curren and Lisa Andersen, who pushed the boundaries of what was possible on a wave.

[INT. SPENCER CROUL'S SURFBOARD COLLECTION - DAY]

Spencer stands before a wall displaying a collection of fins from different eras, each representing a step forward in surfboard technology.

SPENCER CROUL

These fins... they brought a new level of control and performance. They allowed surfers to harness the power of the wave like never before.

[CONCLUSION]

NARRATOR (V.O.)

Through the eyes of Spencer Croul, we've witnessed the evolution of surfboard and fin design. These relics hold the memories and stories of a generation that forever changed the sport of surfing. They remind us of the pioneers who dared to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what was possible.

As the camera pans out, capturing the magnitude of Spencer's collection, we can't help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for the men and women who shaped the revolution of surfing.

FADE OUT.

CAST / TEAM

MAHALO

MAHALO