Laird Hamilton is the greatest big wave surfer of all time, a living legend who has tamed some of the world's mightiest waves and Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton is his story.  Always an innovator who has revolutionized the sport, often to the dismay of purists, he is both revered and considered one of the most controversial figures in the global surf community. 

This thrilling, up close portrait traces Hamilton's remarkable journey, from his rebellious childhood in Hawaii to his fearless first forays into surfing to his relentless pursuit of ever-bigger waves, a quest that ultimately led him to conquer what's been called the heaviest wave ever ridden (Tahiti's Teahupoʻo).

Blending candid interviews with breathtaking action footage, Take Every Wave is visceral, white-knuckle look at a life lived on the edge and to the fullest.  Laird Hamilton is the real deal.