Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“Black People Surf?” is a documentary that chronicles the renaissance of Black surf culture in Southern California.
It’s no secret that Black people are not the first that come to mind when you think of water activities or surfing. But what if we told you there were communities all around the world where Black folks are meeting at the beach and communing in the water to dispel those ideas?
This documentary follows the founders, instructors, and surfers who are committed to building a more inclusive surf community through their collectives and non-profit efforts. We hope this film will help inspire those who do not know how to swim into changing the tide.
Bailey Williams
Bailey is a Black, Queer woman from Seattle, Washington living in Los Angeles, California. She majored in Broadcast Journalism in 2017, but her love for storytelling started way before that. Bailey has a strong community behind her and credits that community for encouraging her to pursue her creative endeavors. She has a deep passion for empowering communities to share their stories and takes her lived experiences into all that she does.
Bailey is a multipotentialite and is used to wearing many hats. She is a director, writer, storyteller, journalist, photographer, voice actor, and social media specialist. She is currently a Social Media Strategist for Cut and a Director/Producer for PLZCOMEAGAIN.
Her passion for filmmaking is demonstrated by the heart she brings to her work, with great storytelling, high quality visuals and the genuine connections made along the way.
Instagram handles:
@baileyninaw
@plzcomeagain
@swimteamforever
“Black People Surf?” is a documentary that chronicles the renaissance of Black surf culture in Southern California.
It’s no secret that Black people are not the first that come to mind when you think of water activities or surfing. But what if we told you there were communities all around the world where Black folks are meeting at the beach and communing in the water to dispel those ideas?
This documentary follows the founders, instructors, and surfers who are committed to building a more inclusive surf community through their collectives and non-profit efforts. We hope this film will help inspire those who do not know how to swim into changing the tide.
Bailey Williams
Bailey is a Black, Queer woman from Seattle, Washington living in Los Angeles, California. She majored in Broadcast Journalism in 2017, but her love for storytelling started way before that. Bailey has a strong community behind her and credits that community for encouraging her to pursue her creative endeavors. She has a deep passion for empowering communities to share their stories and takes her lived experiences into all that she does.
Bailey is a multipotentialite and is used to wearing many hats. She is a director, writer, storyteller, journalist, photographer, voice actor, and social media specialist. She is currently a Social Media Strategist for Cut and a Director/Producer for PLZCOMEAGAIN.
Her passion for filmmaking is demonstrated by the heart she brings to her work, with great storytelling, high quality visuals and the genuine connections made along the way.
Instagram handles:
@baileyninaw
@plzcomeagain
@swimteamforever
