Sofia: A Documentary
Born into Peru’s terrorist state during the 1980’s, Sofia found surfing as an escape. Today she is in Hawaii pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a World Champion surfer, something that has never been achieved in modern day surfing history by a South American
$19.99
Join photographer Renzo Giraldo on assignment as he embarks on a journey to uncover how one girl defies perceptions and stereotypes while learning to believe in her self and inspire a nation in the process. Sofia tells the story of how an unlikely heroine has inspired a new energy within her developing nation. It demonstrates how Sofia embodies Peru’s new wave toward progress, proving the statement “Si se puede!” (Yes, you can!)
Location: Peru and Hawaii
Executive Producer Susan Izzo
Director Peter Goetz
Photography and Editor Sam Pietsch
Music Gavin Heaney
Sponsors: Roxy, Reef and Red Bull
*Winner, Best Documentary in Surfer Magazine Poll Awards (September 2006)
*Winner, Best Sports Action Film in Jackson Hole Film Festival (June 2006)
*Winner, Best Emerging Filmmaker in X-Dance Film Festival (January 2006
