Breaking Waves
Hosted by Emergence Media Ltd
Virtual
When
Nov 22, 1:00 PM PST
Price
$12.00 USD per person
Available in
Worldwide
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About the event
Breaking Waves tells the story of Kelda Wood, a British adaptive adventurer who won’t take no for an answer. She holds the World Record as the first para-athlete to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, she is the first female para-athlete to summit Mt Aconcagua, and she is the leader of the UK-based charity Climbing Out, which takes people who have experienced a life-changing diagnosis, injury or trauma on outdoor wilderness treks to help rebuild their self-confidence. Her story is one of resilience and empowerment for all to take inspiration from and incorporate into our own lives.
Stay after the film for a LIVE Q&A with the creative team! Ask your own question in the live chat and hear about the process of making this incredible documentary.
Film length: 55 mins
Q&A length: 20-25 mins
Event Participants
Sienna Beckman
Producer, Co-Founder Emergence Films
Alice Rosso
Director
About the film
Breaking Waves tells the story of Kelda Wood, a British adaptive adventurer who doesn’t take no for an answer. She was a world class equestrian, Olympics-bound, when she experienced a life-changing accident after a giant hay bale fell on her head, the shock shattering her ankle. But rather than giving up, she began embodying the attitude of saying ‘How Can I?’ instead of ‘I Can’t.’ She became the first female para-athlete to summit Mt Aconcagua, trained with the GB para-canoe squad in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, and holds the World Record as the first para-athlete to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She is now the leader of the UK-based charity Climbing Out, which takes people who have experienced a life-changing diagnosis, injury or trauma on outdoor wilderness treks to help rebuild their self-confidence. Despite her incredible achievements, Kelda’s story is a relatable one of resilience and empowerment that everyone can take inspiration from and incorporate into our own lives.
Genre
Documentary
Released
2025
Director
Alice Rosso
Producer
Sienna Beckman
Executive Producer
Kelda Wood, Keith Partridge, Sally Rayn, Blake Denischuk, Kathy Clark, Bradley Rosenberg