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New documentary chases Laird Hamilton, big wave chaser
A new film film spotlights big wave surfer Laird Hamilton’s tumultuous upbringing in Hawaii, his love of the ocean, and his “fear defect.” What drives him to chase monster waves all over the world?
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenLaird Hamilton at Teahupoo, 2000. (By Tim McKenna)
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