"Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture" Set to Make Waves on Black Experience on Xfinity
Comcast has announced the premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' on its Black Experience on Xfinity channel and the Xumo Play free streaming app. Directed by David Mesfin, the film explores the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing, challenging conventional surf culture stereotypes. The documentary aims to inspire a new generation of Black surfers and promote diversity in aquatic sports.
The release on Black Experience on Xfinity, launched in 2021, aligns with Comcast's goal of showcasing diverse talent and content creators. The channel, available on Xfinity X1, Flex, and the Xfinity Stream app, offers a wide range of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, and news at no additional cost to Xfinity customers.
Comcast ha annunciato la premiere del documentario premiato 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' sul suo canale Black Experience on Xfinity e sull'app di streaming gratuita Xumo Play. Diretto da David Mesfin, il film esplora la tradizione millenaria del surf tra i Black, sfidando gli stereotipi convenzionali della cultura surfistica. Il documentario si propone di ispirare una nuova generazione di surfisti neri e promuovere la diversità negli sport acquatici.
Il rilascio su Black Experience on Xfinity, lanciato nel 2021, è in linea con l'obiettivo di Comcast di mettere in mostra talenti e creatori di contenuti diversificati. Il canale, disponibile su Xfinity X1, Flex e l'app Xfinity Stream, offre un'ampia gamma di intrattenimento, film, programmi TV e notizie neri senza costi aggiuntivi per i clienti Xfinity.
Comcast ha anunciado el estreno del documental galardonado 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' en su canal Black Experience on Xfinity y en la aplicación de streaming gratuita Xumo Play. Dirigido por David Mesfin, la película explora la tradición de mil años del surfing negro, desafiando los estereotipos convencionales de la cultura del surf. El documental tiene como objetivo inspirar a una nueva generación de surfistas negros y promover la diversidad en los deportes acuáticos.
El lanzamiento en Black Experience on Xfinity, que comenzó en 2021, se alinea con el objetivo de Comcast de exhibir talentos diversos y creadores de contenido. El canal, disponible en Xfinity X1, Flex y la aplicación Xfinity Stream, ofrece una amplia gama de entretenimiento negro, películas, programas de televisión y noticias sin costo adicional para los clientes de Xfinity.
콤캐스트가 수상 경력이 있는 다큐멘터리 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture'의 프리미어를 자사의 Black Experience on Xfinity 채널과 무료 스트리밍 앱인 Xumo Play에서 발표했습니다. 데이비드 메스핀 감독이 연출한 이 영화는 흑인 서핑의 1,000년 전통을 탐구하며, 기존 서핑 문화의 고정관념에 도전합니다. 이 다큐멘터리는 새로운 세대의 흑인 서퍼들에게 영감을 주고 수상 스포츠의 다양성을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
2021년에 시작된 Black Experience on Xfinity에서의 출시가 콤캐스트의 다양한 인재 및 콘텐츠 제작자를 소개하려는 목표와 일치합니다. 이 채널은 Xfinity X1, Flex 및 Xfinity Stream 앱에서 이용 가능하며, Xfinity 고객에게 추가 비용 없이 다양한 흑인 오락, 영화, TV 프로그램 및 뉴스를 제공합니다.
Comcast a annoncé la première du documentaire primé 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' sur sa chaîne Black Experience on Xfinity et sur l'application de streaming gratuite Xumo Play. Réalisé par David Mesfin, le film explore la tradition de 1 000 ans du surf noir, remettant en question les stéréotypes de la culture surf conventionnelle. Le documentaire vise à inspirer une nouvelle génération de surfeurs noirs et à promouvoir la diversité dans les sports aquatiques.
La sortie sur Black Experience on Xfinity, lancée en 2021, s'inscrit dans l'objectif de Comcast de mettre en avant des talents divers et des créateurs de contenu. La chaîne, disponible sur Xfinity X1, Flex et l'application Xfinity Stream, offre une large gamme de divertissements, de films, d'émissions de télévision et d'actualités noirs sans frais supplémentaires pour les clients Xfinity.
Comcast hat die Premiere des preisgekrönten Dokumentarfilms 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' auf seinem Black Experience on Xfinity Kanal und der kostenlosen Streaming-App Xumo Play angekündigt. Regie führte David Mesfin, und der Film untersucht die 1.000 Jahre alte Tradition des schwarzen Surfens, indem er konventionelle Stereotypen der Surfkultur herausfordert. Der Dokumentarfilm soll eine neue Generation schwarzer Surfer inspirieren und die Vielfalt im Wassersport fördern.
Die Veröffentlichung auf Black Experience on Xfinity, die 2021 gestartet wurde, steht im Einklang mit dem Ziel von Comcast, vielfältige Talente und Content-Ersteller zu präsentieren. Der Kanal, der auf Xfinity X1, Flex und der Xfinity Stream-App verfügbar ist, bietet eine breite Palette an schwarzer Unterhaltung, Filmen, Fernsehsendungen und Nachrichten ohne zusätzliche Kosten für Xfinity-Kunden.
- Comcast is expanding its diverse content offerings with the premiere of 'Wade in the Water' documentary
- The film's release on Black Experience on Xfinity may attract new subscribers and increase engagement
- Comcast is supporting emerging content creators and promoting diversity in media
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The Award-Winning Documentary is Now Available on Black Experience on Xfinity Channel, the Ultimate in Black Storytelling
"Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture" now available on Black Experience on Xfinity Channel (Graphic: Business Wire)
“We are thrilled to collaborate with award-winning director David Mesfin and his team, to bring this compelling documentary to the Black Experience on Xfinity channel,” said Loren Hudson, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast. “Our goal with this channel is to facilitate the discovery of impactful films like Wade in the Water while providing a platform for emerging content creators and talent exploring the Black experience who want to reach wider audiences.”
Directed by David Mesfin, an award-winning creative director and multidisciplinary designer, the film dives into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Through a blend of historical accounts and modern-day testimonials, Wade in the Water explores the rich, often overlooked, legacy of Black surfing and pays tribute to its current movement, inspiring a new generation of Black surfers.
The documentary's journey across the globe has not only garnered critical acclaim but has also sparked conversations about diversity and inclusion within aquatic sports. Mesfin's directorial debut shines a light on the vibrant yet underrepresented world of Black surfing, offering viewers an insightful and moving narrative that challenges the status quo.
"Wade in the Water is more than a film; it's a movement,” shared Director David Mesfin. “Our objective is not just to tell a story but to inspire change. We aim to ignite a passion for surfing within the Black community, challenge preconceived notions about who can be a surfer, and celebrate the rich history and culture of Black surfing."
The film's release represents a pioneering step towards a community-based and disruptive independent film distribution model. By making Wade in the Water accessible to a global audience, Mesfin’s team hopes to continue the dialogue on Black aquatic culture, provide opportunities for surf and outdoor Black communities, and pave the way for a more inclusive future.
For more information about the film please visit www.wadeinthewaterproject.com.
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more. Available at home on Xfinity X1 and Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity Stream app, the Black Experience on Xfinity features original and high-quality content from Comcast NBCUniversal and other major studios, in addition to content from many of Xfinity’s existing network partners, at no additional cost to Xfinity customers.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.
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