Brilliant Corners India

In the first chapter of his journey through India, Sam Bleakley travels to Kerala, where he visits the increasingly popular surf and yoga retreat Soul and Surf. The instructors here have discovered a new career path based around surf tourism.

Sam visits the various surf regions throughout India's vast coastlines. He learns how the emerging surf scene, and especially the participation of young girls in surfing and skateboarding, is challenging the traditional perception of Indian culture.

On a full moon, Sam explores the popularity of India's festivals, filled with skin piercings, dancing, and spiritual devotions. As he spends time with India's young role models, he learns about a skateboard club that encourages education and provides a place for surfers and skateboarders to grow ...