Local Maui surf instructor, “Bully” Kotter, is a life coach and mentor for underserved youth during the pandemic. A powerful story about one person’s quest to shape a hopeful future for the next generation, and the last documentary filmed in Lahaina, Maui, before the August 8, 2023 wildfires destroyed the town and left many in the film (including Bully) homeless. In the aftermath of the fires, Bully is a beacon of resilience for his community.
2025 /
WINNER
UNCLE BULLY’S SURF SKOOL
Director & Producer: Leah Warshawski,
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2023 |
39
United States
Languages: English
