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Keep It A Secret

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

Aired 04/09/2023 | Expires 04/09/2027 | Rating TV-PG

Keep It A Secret
Doc World

Keep It A Secret

Season 6 Episode 1 | 57m 14sVideo 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 | Expires 04/09/2027 | 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.

Doc World

Keep It A Secret

Season 6 Episode 1 | 57m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

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 | Expires 04/09/2027 | Rating TV-PG

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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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