The video shows the experiences of Jamaican women surfing and the impact it has on their lives. They have faced abuse, discouragement from swimming, and discrimination in the surfing community, but through surfing they have found empowerment, sisterhood, and a therapy for their struggles. The women aim to inspire other girls of color to try surfing and to dream big. The video also highlights the importance of representation, diversity, and support for marginalized communities.
1. Paper was light gold in medieval times.
2. Surfing can give a moment of pause and reflection on approach to life.
3. Jamaican women face abuse and assault, resulting in insecurity or a tough facade.
4. Jamaica is a rough environment for women, especially for Black women.
5. Surfing empowers girls of color and provides a therapy-like experience.
6. Surfing is a sisterhood and can inspire positive change in society.
7. Representation and diversity are lacking in mainstream media and surfing culture.
8. Learning to love oneself is a process, especially after going through struggles.
9. Surfing can help with gaining a level of oneness with oneself and self-worth.
10. Surfing is a necessary reaction to society today.
11. The documentary showcases an all-female surf competition, the first of its kind.
12. Surfing is not a closed-off sport and is open to all.