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Keep It A Secret | Trailer

The inspiring story of Irish surfing and how its pioneers found peace during The Troubles.

Aired 04/09/2023 | Rating TV-PG

Doc World

Keep It A Secret | Trailer

Preview: Season 6 Episode 1 | 1m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

The inspiring story of Irish surfing and how its pioneers found peace during The Troubles.

In 1972, every international sporting event in Ireland was cancelled...except for one. Surf pioneers transcended The Troubles' hostilities to host the '72 Eurosurf Championship. The film recounts the inspiring story of the dawn of Irish surfing, revealing how the sport gave young people hope while forever changing their lives, and how their community would leave a lasting impression upon Ireland.

Aired 04/09/2023 | Rating TV-PG

Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

Keep It A Secret | Discovering Ireland's Waves

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Surfing pioneer Kevin Naughton recounts the first time he discovered Ireland's waves. (56s)

Keep It A Secret | Eurosurf 1972

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In 1972, Ireland was the host of the Eurosurf Championship in the midst of The Troubles. (58s)

Keep It A Secret | Irish Surfing Pioneers

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From Belfast to Dublin, meet Ireland's pioneers of surf like Kevin Cavey and Davy Govan. (55s)

Keep It A Secret | Preview

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The inspiring story of Irish surfing and how its pioneers found peace during The Troubles. (30s)

Keep It A Secret | The Inspiration Behind the Film

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Filmmaker Sean Duggan reveals who and what influenced him to make the documentary. (25s)

Keep It A Secret | "The Troubles" of Ireland

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The beginnings of The Troubles conflict in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. (59s)

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Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

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