BENEATH THE SURFACE
USA, August 2006
30 min, Documentary
Screening at the Riverdale Y

Wolf Wigo, a New York City boy, aspires to become a member of the U.S. Olympic Water Polo Team. But his high school doesn't even have a swimming pool and there's never been a player east of the Rocky Mountains. In addition, Wolf has a
severely damaged back and is in pain most of the time. Will he overcome the geographcal and health problems to acheive his lifelong dream? Through Wolf's story, viewers are treated to a rare celebration of this rigorous and relatively unknown sport of water polo played for the love of the game alone in this country
since it's not professional sport here. They will see the chisled bodies of the most fit of all athletes and by the beauty of the agressive and skillful actions of the best players in the world competing in Europe, Australia, Asia, the Caribbean, and in the USA. The documentary will show exciting action in the pool both above and below the water illustrating that the players must be able to swim up to 3 miles in a game, shoot the ball accurately while resisting their opponents wrestling like opposition all without a leg to stand on, literally , since they can't touch the sides or bottom of the pool during play. This is an inspirational
film for competitors in any sport with a sense of brotherhood that
crosses politics, language and borders. The behind the scenes look at his quest reveals an intriguing journey about commitment,steadiness, caring and love.

Credits
Director, Producer: Dawn Young
Cinematographer: Dawn Young
Editor: Jennifer Wollan
Sound Editor: David Haffner, Shayna Casey
Original Music/Composer: Jon Pousette-Dart

Cast
Wolf Wigo

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