Sofia: A Documentary - Mosaic Entertainment

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Born into Peru’s terrorist state during the 1980’s, Sofia found surfing as an escape. Today she is in Hawaii pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a World Champion surfer, something that has never been achieved in modern day surfing history by a South American. Join photographer Renzo Giraldo on assignment as he embarks on a journey to uncover how one girl defies perceptions and stereotypes while learning to believe in her self and inspire a nation in the process. Sofia tells the story of how an unlikely heroine has inspired a new energy within her developing nation. It demonstrates how Sofia embodies Peru’s new wave toward progress, proving the statement “Si se puede!” (Yes, you can!)

Location : Peru and Hawaii

Executive Producer : Susan Izzo
Director : Peter Goetz
Photography and Editor : Sam Pietsch
Music : Gavin Heaney

Sponsors : Roxy, Reef and Red Bull

*Winner, Best Documentary in Surfer Magazine Poll Awards (September 2006)

*Winner, Best Sports Action Film in Jackson Hole Film Festival (June 2006)

*Winner, Best Emerging Filmmaker in X-Dance Film Festival (January 2006)