That First Glide
Synopsis
That First Glide, filmed and directed by Mike Waltze, takes us on an informative and thrilling ride into the world of SUP, or Stand Up Paddle. This documentary covers the little known origins of the sport and follows it's evolution all the way up to today's massive wave of global interest that is making SUP the fastest growing water sport in the world. Some of the original old timers in early Waikiki, as well as today's greatest water men, share their stories of how this sport changed their lives and how it has progressed into a sport that anyone can enjoy at any level. The film includes breath taking footage from Hawaii, Fiji, and Tahiti
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Waltze
- Screenplay & Story
- Duwayne Dunham, Mike Waltze, Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- That First Glide
- Country of Origin
- Fiji, French Polynesia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Waltze
Duwayne Dunham, Mike Waltze, Phil Marshall
Mike Waltze
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Waltze
Director
Mike Waltze
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About That First Glide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is That First Glide about?
That First Glide, filmed and directed by Mike Waltze, takes us on an informative and thrilling ride into the world of SUP, or Stand Up Paddle. This documentary covers the little known origins of the sport and follows it's evolution all the way up to today's massive wave of global interest that is making SUP the fastest growing water sport in the world. Some of the original old timers in early Waikiki, as well as today's greatest water men, share their stories of how this sport changed their lives and how it has progressed into a sport that anyone can enjoy at any level. The film includes breath taking footage from Hawaii, Fiji, and Tahiti
Who directed That First Glide?
That First Glide was directed by Mike Waltze.
Who stars in That First Glide?
The principal cast of That First Glide includes Laird Hamilton.
When was That First Glide released and how long is it?
That First Glide was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.