Sofia a documentary

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Born into Peru’s terrorist state during the 1980’s, Sofia found surfing as an escape.

Some see things as they are and ask why?

Others dream things that never were and ask why not?

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.

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)