Public Project
Surfing After Sandy
Beach 87th St: Surfing After Sandy is the story of natural disaster and recovery at the closest wave to New York City. Focusing on the stories of two surfing families that weathered Hurricane Sandy and are now rebuilding their lives and homes in Rockaway Beach, Beach 87th St. exposes the depth of the damage and the strength of the local surfing community.
Client: Outside, Surfline, National Geographic Adventure, ESPN
Production: Huffman Studio
Director: Lukas Huffman
Writer: Jesse Huffman, Lukas Huffman
Cameras: Thomas Brookins, Aubrey Hardwick, Casey Macker, Sam Kweskin, Jesse Huffman
Music: American Dollar, Blackbird Blackbird, Swans, Seltzer Boys
Contributing Video/Photo: Beth Perkins, Nick LaVecchia, Ryan Struck, Mikey DeTemple, Joe Carter, Jennifer Eggleston
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