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Basic Info
Release: July 19, 2025
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The Inevitable Return (2025) Official Trailer (Vimeo)

The Inevitable Return

2025
Overview

A short documentary film that explores the history of how military technology and atomic testing became entangled in contemporary surfing amongst the beaches of the San Diego area. Using vérité footage and animation, the film follows Shuuluk, a Kumeyaay surfer, who interacts daily with the resulting effects and complexities of occupation on his land and in his sport, and reclaims it as a practice of joy, play, and connection.

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Documentary
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Cast
Shuuluk Leo-Retz
Crew
Zachary Zezima
Director
Zachary Zezima
Producer
Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Producer
Marc Chavez
Producer
Shuuluk Leo-Retz
Producer
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Music
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