ULUALOHA

 

"I have so much respect for animals in the ocean, I own the shark my deepest gratitude cause he gave me a second chance in life" - Jimmy “Ulu Boi” Napeahi

Promis à un bel avenir dans le monde du surf professionnel, le jeune Hawaïen Jimmy “Ulu Boi” Napeahi a été victime, il y a deux années, d'une attaque de requin. Après cet accident qui a failli lui coûter la vie, le jeune surfeur a travailler dur pour retrouver son niveau et devenir l'un des meilleurs chargeurs local de Pipeline. 

Plein d'optimisme, Jimmy repense à ce tragique moment avec philosophie. Il remercie le requin tigre de 3 mètres qui l'a attaqué de lui avoir laissé une seconde chance dans la vie et d'avoir fait de lui un être meilleur. Aujourd'hui, Ulu Boi est aux portes de son rêve, devenir surfeur professionnel. 

Moins médiatisée que celle de Bethany Hamilton, l'histoire de Jimmy a inspiré le réalisateur Etienne Aurelius qui a décidé de faire un film, "Ulualoha", sur ce surfeur plein d'humilité et de talent. Une vidéo inspirante aux sublimes images. 

 
 
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