At the peak of her athletic prime, professional water sports athlete
@oliviarjenkins was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Months of chemotherapy restricted her from entering the ocean for risk of being immunocompromised, her body unable to fight off any risk of infection. “Returning to Olivia” is a reflection on her journey back to the ocean, her identity, and new outlook on life. A love story between Olivia and the ocean that was briefly interrupted.
Part of the LAYERS series.
Directed by Nainoa Langer
Executive Producer: Matt Lindauer
Co-Director: Orion Owens
@orionowens
Producers: Nainoa Langer, Orion Owens, Olivia Jenkins
Sound Engineer: Johnny Helm
@johnnyhelmmusic
Cellist: Joshua Nakazawa
@manamusichawaii
Production Assistants: Alden Simmer, Ethan Bediamol
@aldensimmer @ethanbediamol
Location Scout: Frank Finn
Transportation: David Lawford
Water Safety: Finn Spencer
Editor: Nainoa Langer
Assistant Editor: Orion Owens
Post Color and Sound:
@innerbloomco_
Rental: Ehman Productions
@ehmanproductions
Special thanks to Ian Walsh, Jenkins Family, friends and supporters of Olivia and her journey.
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