Maya and the Wave

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Maya Gabeira always dreamed of surfing giant waves. In 2013 she attempted to surf the infamous big wave in Nazaré, Portugal, and nearly drowned. In the following years, Maya underwent three spine surgeries and weathered a psychological breakdown. But Maya has the blood of a rebel. Her father is the legendary Brazilian activist and politician, Fernando Gabeira. With the same radical spirit, Maya endures – and succeeds. On January 18, 2018 an unprecedented storm approached Nazaré and Maya surfed the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed. She fought for recognition and became the first female surfer honored with a Guinness Book World Record. Two years later, Maya was the first woman to compete in the men’s division of a big wave competition. She surfed the biggest wave of the year (73.5 feet), breaking her previous world record. In the footsteps of Billie Jean King, Maya achieved a rare moment in sports–outperforming all men to show the world that women are capable of anything.

In Portuguese and English with English subtitles.

Presented in partnership with the Park City Summit County Arts Council as part of the 2024 Latino Arts Festival. Admission is free.

* Toronto International Film Festival: People’s Choice Award
* DOC NYC: Opening Night Film
* Sun Valley Film Festival: Best Documentary Feature

“An inspirational role model… stupendous surfing footage, a combination that will enthrall most viewers” – Variety

SOLD OUT! Tonight’s screening is sold out. Any unclaimed tickets will be released to the Waitlist at 6:50pm.