Sand Dancers

  • Movie
  • 2025
  • 30m
  • Documentary

Jimmy Simpson, a 25-year-old surfer from South Shields, who lives with dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has discovered surfing. Sand Dancers documents Jimmy’s attempt to compete at the English Adaptive Surfing Championships in Bristol. Set on the wild north-east British coast, his story is one of resilience, community, and the boundless joy of riding waves.

Play
Director
Connor Langley
Starring
Jimmy Simpson, Lauryn Bell, Nick jones, Steve Turnbull

Cast

  • Jimmy Simpson

    Himself

  • Lauryn Bell

    Herself

  • Nick jones

    Himself

  • Steve Turnbull

    Himself

  • Nico Nelson

    Himself

  • Russ Field

    Himself

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