Film

The Sea and Me - Atop

World Class para surfer Charlotte Banfield takes us back to her roots in which she was utterly terrified of water.

About

Director

Dominic Joyce

Sponsor

The People's Postcode Lottery

Running time

5 minutes

Country / Nationality

United Kingdom

Our Judges say:

Marvellous story of personal triumph and achievement
Paul Hodgson Music Judge

Overcome your fears and look what happens.
Simon Taylor

Charlotte Banfield is a world-class para surfer that until a few years ago was completely afraid of water. As a teenager, she said that even rain touching her skin gave her anxiety. She has autism, cerebral palsy, and bipolar disorder. This documentary explores what has drawn her to the ocean and how it has completely transformed her life. Made as part of a series produced for the Marine Conservation Society

Sustainability Notes:

This film has been produced by The Marine Conservation society in order to demonstrate the life-changing impact that the coastline that we all take for granted has on our lives as British people. Each film shows us a unique human-centred perspective on why it is essential to all of us that our coastlines remain clean and protected from environmental damage.

Call to action: Visit mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do to see how you can volunteer to help protect our seas.