Bozeman Magazine

On Thursday, May 2nd, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series wraps up its ninth season with the Montana premiere of the award-winning new documentary, Maya and the Wave. Filmmaker Stephanie Johnes' thrilling documentary follows world-champion Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira, as she battles monster waves and intense chauvinism in the field of competitive surfing on her quest to break a world record in the waters of Nazaré, Portugal. Johnes chronicles Maya's pursuit over several years as she perseveres through setbacks, injuries, and a near-death experience to pursue her goal. At turns exhilarating, terrifying and inspiring, Maya and the Wave is a moving chronicle of one woman's incredible journey. Maya and the Wave – presented by the Bozeman Doc Series, Thursday, May 2nd, at 7pm at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture. The Bozeman Doc Series. Real people. Real life. Come see the world.