‘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 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' on its Black Experience on Xfinity channel and Xumo Play streaming app. Directed by David Mesfin, this award-winning documentary explores the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing, challenging conventional surf culture stereotypes. The film aims to inspire a new generation of Black surfers and promote diversity in aquatic sports.
Loren Hudson, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer at Comcast, emphasized the company's goal of providing a platform for emerging content creators and diverse talent. The documentary's release represents a step towards a community-based, disruptive independent film distribution model, making it accessible to a global audience and continuing the dialogue on Black aquatic culture.
The Black Experience on Xfinity, launched in 2021, is available on channel 1622 for Xfinity customers at no additional cost, featuring original content from Comcast NBCUniversal and other major studios.
Comcast ha annunciato la premiere di 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' sul canale Black Experience di Xfinity e sull'app di streaming Xumo Play. Diretto da David Mesfin, questo documentario vincitore di premi esplora la tradizione millenaria del surf nero, sfidando gli stereotipi tradizionali della cultura del surf. Il film mira a ispirare una nuova generazione di surfisti neri e a promuovere la diversità negli sport acquatici.
Loren Hudson, SVP e Chief Diversity Officer di Comcast, ha sottolineato l'obiettivo dell'azienda di fornire una piattaforma per i creatori di contenuti emergenti e i talenti diversificati. L'uscita del documentario rappresenta un passo verso un modello di distribuzione cinematografica indipendente, basato sulla comunità e dirompente, rendendolo accessibile a un pubblico globale e proseguendo il dialogo sulla cultura acquatica nera.
Il Black Experience su Xfinity, lanciato nel 2021, è disponibile sul canale 1622 per i clienti Xfinity senza costi aggiuntivi, presentando contenuti originali di Comcast NBCUniversal e altri importanti studi.
Comcast ha anunciado el estreno de 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' en su canal Black Experience en Xfinity y en la aplicación de streaming Xumo Play. Dirigido por David Mesfin, este aclamado documental explora la tradición de 1,000 años del surf negro, desafiando los estereotipos convencionales de la cultura del surf. La película tiene como objetivo inspirar a una nueva generación de surfistas negros y promover la diversidad en los deportes acuáticos.
Loren Hudson, SVP y Chief Diversity Officer de Comcast, enfatizó el objetivo de la compañía de proporcionar una plataforma para creadores de contenido emergentes y talentos diversos. El lanzamiento del documental representa un paso hacia un modelo de distribución cinematográfica independiente basado en la comunidad y disruptivo, haciéndolo accesible a una audiencia global y continuando el diálogo sobre la cultura acuática negra.
El Black Experience en Xfinity, lanzado en 2021, está disponible en el canal 1622 para los clientes de Xfinity sin costo adicional, presentando contenido original de Comcast NBCUniversal y otros grandes estudios.
Comcast는 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture'의 프리미어를 Xfinity의 Black Experience 채널과 Xumo Play 스트리밍 앱에서 발표했습니다. David Mesfin 감독이 제작한 이 수상 경력에 빛나는 다큐멘터리는 1,000년 된 흑인 서핑 전통을 탐구하며 전통적인 서핑 문화의 고정 관념에 도전합니다. 이 영화는 새로운 세대의 흑인 서퍼들을 영감을 주고 수상 스포츠의 다양성을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Comcast의 SVP 및 Chief Diversity Officer인 Loren Hudson은 신진 콘텐츠 제작자와 다양한 인재를 위한 플랫폼을 제공하는 회사의 목표를 강조했습니다. 이 다큐멘터리의 출시는 지역사회 기반의 혁신적인 독립 영화 배급 모델을 향한 한 걸음을 의미하며, 전 세계 청중이 접근할 수 있도록 하고 흑인 수상 문화에 대한 대화를 계속 이어갑니다.
2021년에 출범한 Xfinity의 Black Experience는 1622번 채널에서 Xfinity 고객에게 추가 비용 없이 제공되며, Comcast NBCUniversal 및 기타 주요 스튜디오의 오리지널 콘텐츠를 포함하고 있습니다.
Comcast a annoncé la première de 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' sur sa chaîne Black Experience sur Xfinity et l'application de streaming Xumo Play. Réalisé par David Mesfin, ce documentaire primé explore la tradition de 1 000 ans du surf noir, remettant en question les stéréotypes conventionnels de la culture surf. Le film vise à inspirer une nouvelle génération de surfeurs noirs et à promouvoir la diversité dans les sports aquatiques.
Loren Hudson, SVP et Chief Diversity Officer de Comcast, a souligné l'objectif de l'entreprise de fournir une plateforme pour les créateurs de contenu émergents et les talents diversifiés. La sortie du documentaire représente un pas vers un modèle de distribution de films indépendants basé sur la communauté, rendant le tout accessible à un public mondial et poursuivant le dialogue sur la culture aquatique noire.
Le Black Experience sur Xfinity, lancé en 2021, est disponible sur le canal 1622 pour les clients Xfinity sans frais supplémentaires, proposant des contenus originaux de Comcast NBCUniversal et d'autres grands studios.
Comcast hat die Premiere von 'Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture' auf seinem Black Experience-Kanal bei Xfinity und der Xumo Play Streaming-App angekündigt. Regie führte David Mesfin, und diese preisgekrönte Dokumentation untersucht die 1.000 Jahre alte Tradition des Black Surfing, wobei sie gängige Stereotypen der Surferkultur in Frage stellt. Der Film zielt darauf ab, eine neue Generation von schwarzen Surfern zu inspirieren und die Vielfalt im Wassersport zu fördern.
Loren Hudson, SVP und Chief Diversity Officer von Comcast, betonte das Ziel des Unternehmens, eine Plattform für aufstrebende Inhaltsersteller und vielfältige Talente bereitzustellen. Die Veröffentlichung des Dokumentarfilms stellt einen Schritt in Richtung eines gemeinschaftsbasierten, disruptiven Modells für die unabhängige Filmdistribution dar, das es einem globalen Publikum zugänglich macht und den Dialog über die schwarze Wasserkultur fortsetzt.
Die Black Experience auf Xfinity, die 2021 gestartet wurde, ist für Xfinity-Kunden ohne zusätzliche Kosten auf Kanal 1622 verfügbar und bietet Originalinhalte von Comcast NBCUniversal und anderen großen Studios.
- 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 and Xumo Play increases accessibility to a wider audience
- The documentary aligns with Comcast's goal of promoting diverse storytelling and emerging content creators
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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / Comcast announced the premiere of award-winning documentary, Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture, a film that dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, available now on Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity channel and the Xumo Play free streaming app.
Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries, like Wade in the Water, showcasing diverse talent and content creators.
"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 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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