09 Jul 2004
Riding Giants
Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.
Moananuiākea: One Ocean, One People, One Canoe
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Top Billed Cast
Kalepa Baybayan Self
Bruce Blankenfeld Self
Jenna Ishii Self
Lehua Kamalu Self
Haunani Kane Self
Ka'iulani Murphy Self
Billy Richards Self
Nainoa Thompson Self
Kaleo Wong Self
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