Chicks on Boards
Synopsis
Surfing is a magic carpet ride, an ode to a life in freedom. But in some cultures, freedom ends at the shore, and surfing takes on a political dimension. Why? Because those surfers are women. CHICKS ON BOARDS are rebels on boards claiming freedom against all odds. Soon Sabah will ride her last wave in Gaza. She is going to get married. Then her husband will make decisions for her. Because Aneesha wants to become a surf-pro, she was expelled from her family in India. Suthu is the only black female surfer in the water and in love with another woman - a dangerous mix in South Africa. For safety reasons, women were not permitted at Big Wave Contests in Hawaii. Until Paige turned up. In England, Gwyn is making big waves without realizing it. She was the first in the water - and still is, at 72.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dörthe Eickelberg
- Original Title
- Chicks on Boards
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dörthe Eickelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Dörthe Eickelberg
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicks on Boards
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What is Chicks on Boards about?
Surfing is a magic carpet ride, an ode to a life in freedom. But in some cultures, freedom ends at the shore, and surfing takes on a political dimension. Why? Because those surfers are women. CHICKS ON BOARDS are rebels on boards claiming freedom against all odds. Soon Sabah will ride her last wave in Gaza. She is going to get married. Then her husband will make decisions for her. Because Aneesha wants to become a surf-pro, she was expelled from her family in India. Suthu is the only black female surfer in the water and in love with another woman - a dangerous mix in South Africa. For safety reasons, women were not permitted at Big Wave Contests in Hawaii. Until Paige turned up. In England, Gwyn is making big waves without realizing it. She was the first in the water - and still is, at 72.
Who directed Chicks on Boards?
Chicks on Boards was directed by Dörthe Eickelberg.
Who stars in Chicks on Boards?
The principal cast of Chicks on Boards includes Not specified.
When was Chicks on Boards released and how long is it?
Chicks on Boards was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.