Forces of nature, health problems, over-critical judges: Brazilian big wave surfer Maya Gabeira has already had to cope with a few setbacks. Today, she is the best big wave surfer in the world. But it was a long road to get there. "Maya and the Wave" is an impressive portrait of a sportswoman fighting for recognition in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing - and showing the world that women are capable of anything.

Directed by
Stephanie Johnes

Edited by
Jordana Berg
Stephanie Johnes
Shannon Kennedy

Duration: 1 h 35 minutes