Breakwater Studios

Breakwater Studios A two-time Academy Award®-winning filmmaking company and a world leader in humanist short-form documentaries.

Breakwater Studios is a two-time Academy Award® winning filmmaking company dedicated to championing short documentaries and the works they inspire. Breakwater Studios’ work has been recognized by the Sundance Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Critics Choice Documentary Awards, Emmy Awards, James Beard Foundation Awards, and the Peabody Awards, among many others.

London friends, we invite you to join us tomorrow night for a special screening of MOTORCYCLE MARY at Bike Shed Moto Co ...
01/09/2025

London friends, we invite you to join us tomorrow night for a special screening of MOTORCYCLE MARY at Bike Shed Moto Co London!

Come catch the film, grab a bite to eat, and check out the moto-hangout space!

📅: January 9
⏰: 6pm, screening at 7pm
📍: Bike Shed Moto Co, 384 Old St, London EC1V 9LT, United Kingdom

Congratulations are in order for this year’s amazing picks on the Oscars® Shortlist! Great stories are being told everyw...
12/17/2024

Congratulations are in order for this year’s amazing picks on the Oscars® Shortlist! Great stories are being told everywhere (and in all sizes). 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for watching, sharing and supporting our films. Thank you to our partners for joining us on this journey, our gratitude for your belief in the work knows no bounds.

And a very special thank you to our storytellers, their families, and our entire team at Breakwater Studios for all that we achieved together in 2024! 

See you in 2025 ❤️

12/10/2024

“It’s nice to be nice sometimes.”

When the Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner struggles to perform, Jon McCann, a fan with his own mental health struggles finds an unexpected way to turn things around: Don’t boo. Give Trea a standing ovation.

The Turnaround tells the inspiring story of how, in the face of adversity, a simple act of positivity can change everything.

WATCH NOW on Netflix: netflix.com/title/81945091

MOTORCYCLE MARY is now streaming on Disney+⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Experience the incredible journey of the late Mary McGee, the tra...
12/05/2024

MOTORCYCLE MARY is now streaming on Disney+
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Experience the incredible journey of the late Mary McGee, the trailblazing motorsports legend who broke barriers and became the first woman to road race motorcycles in the U.S.
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It’s  !⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Please consider supporting music education by donating to The Last Repair Shop so it can continue to ...
12/03/2024

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Please consider supporting music education by donating to The Last Repair Shop so it can continue to provide free and freely repaired instruments to Los Angeles public school students.
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A gift to The Repair Shop today supports:
🎺 More instruments repairs, putting them back into students' hands.
🔧 Upgraded tools and equipment in The Repair Shop.
🙋 A new apprenticeship program to train the next generation of skilled shop technicians.
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Every gift matters to students like Ismerai Calcaneo. “The saxophone helped me, in a way, be more disciplined. ‘Cause music, okay, I have to be on time, I have to practice, I have to look good, I have to shower, I have to brush my teeth. It helped me focus more. When I’m feeling tense, when I’m feeling sad or angry, the saxophone calms me down.”
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DONATE NOW to make an impact
Visit thelastrepairshop.com

11/28/2024

WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtu.be/T70yHLeDhug

MARY BERNICE MCGEE
1936 - 2024

Trailblazer. Racer. Legend.

MOTORCYCLE MARY dives into the fearless journey of Mary McGee, the first woman to road race motorcycles in the U.S.

From shattering gender norms to conquering the hair-raising Baja 500 solo, her 30-year racing career paved the way for women in motorsports.

A powerful story about grit, freedom, and what happens when you “just say yes” to life.

Get ready for the ride of your life.MOTORCYCLE MARY comes out this Thanksgiving on YouTube.
11/26/2024

Get ready for the ride of your life.

MOTORCYCLE MARY comes out this Thanksgiving on YouTube.

Congratulations to composer Katya Richardson for nabbing the Best Score - Short Film (Documentary) award for her scintil...
11/22/2024

Congratulations to composer Katya Richardson for nabbing the Best Score - Short Film (Documentary) award for her scintillating work on MOTORCYCLE MARY. 🏍️🔥
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This is Katya’s 3rd nomination in a row and her 2nd win in 3 years—an incredible and well deserved achievement.
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Katya always approaches scoring with a sensitivity and reverence for the craft as well as the storyteller. Her ability to innovate and elevate with music is inspiring! Thank you for highlighting the barrier breaking Mary McGee as the super hero she is.
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Listen by streaming the film now on ESPN+
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Thank you for 2 million views on FLOWERS FOR NAPTURAL85!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We have 2 more installments of FLOWERS coming soon. ...
11/05/2024

Thank you for 2 million views on FLOWERS FOR NAPTURAL85!
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We have 2 more installments of FLOWERS coming soon. Join us as we celebrate Black creativity and give flowers to:
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🌸 Daym Drops on November 21
🌹 RDCworld1 on December 12

11/03/2024

ESPN 30 for 30 and Breakwater Studios’ MOTORCYCLE MARY is OUT!
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The untold story of motorsports pioneer Mary McGee, the first woman to race motorcycles in the US and the first person to solo the Baja 500.
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Through stunning never-before-seen archival footage, the film brings to light an undaunted racing career spanning thirty years that saw Mary shatter gender norms while mastering multiple racing disciplines.
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Stream now on ESPN+
https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/60192661-34b2-4c5d-a736-37a348316e9a
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Coming this weekend!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀MOTORCYCLE MARY premieres on ESPN2 & ESPN+ on Sunday, Nov 3 at 11am PT / 2pm ET.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
10/30/2024

Coming this weekend!
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MOTORCYCLE MARY premieres on ESPN2 & ESPN+ on Sunday, Nov 3 at 11am PT / 2pm ET.
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Watch the untold story of motorsports pioneer Mary McGee, the first woman to race motorcycles in the USA.
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You don’t want to miss this.
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10/28/2024

💐FLOWERS returns today with three fresh new stories highlighting Black creators on YouTube and their influence on some of the internet’s biggest global trends.
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The first episode of the new season is out now and features pioneer of the modern natural hair movement Whitney White, better known by her handle: Naptural85
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WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/WFgOOL-vblY

THE TURNAROUND team had an amazing time bringing some Philly spirit to San Francisco at SFFILM’s Doc Stories. Thank you ...
10/27/2024

THE TURNAROUND team had an amazing time bringing some Philly spirit to San Francisco at SFFILM’s Doc Stories. Thank you so much for having us, SFFILM!
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You can now watch THE TURNAROUND on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81945091

Earlier this month, Mary McGee attended the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony proudly sporting her golden j...
10/26/2024

Earlier this month, Mary McGee attended the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony proudly sporting her golden jacket—a symbol of her achievements.
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She and other honorees welcomed the 2024 inductees–Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews, Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor, and Kevin Windham–as they were honored with their own Hall of Fame rings and golden jackets.
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Afterwards, the audience had the chance to meet the legend herself at a screening of MOTORCYCLE MARY hosted by the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum where Mary’s original motorcycle, race suit and helmet are on display.
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Thank you to AMA for the incredible evening and festivities!

That’s a wrap on Hot Springs Documentary Festival!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀MOTORCYCLE MARY had a wonderful screening last weekend. Af...
10/25/2024

That’s a wrap on Hot Springs Documentary Festival!
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MOTORCYCLE MARY had a wonderful screening last weekend. Afterwards, director Haley Watson joined the ESPN 30 for 30 15th Anniversary Panel moderated by Variety writer Addie Morfoot.

Haley shared the stage with 30 for 30 creator Steve James and a cohort of fantastic filmmakers including Carolyn Hepburn, Gentry Kirby, and Marquis Daisy.
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Thank you to Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival for having us!

Over the weekend, THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT was named Best Documentary Short at the Chelsea Film Festival.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
10/23/2024

Over the weekend, THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT was named Best Documentary Short at the Chelsea Film Festival.
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This incredible recognition is a testament to the lasting legacy of the late, great Ilon Specht who spoke to women everywhere when she coined L’Oréal’s timeless tagline: Because You’re Worth It.
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Thank you Chelsea Film Festival and our talented crew who worked tirelessly to bring Ilon’s story to light!

TOMORROW IS THE DAY.Our latest short doc THE TURNAROUND comes out tomorrow on Netflix. A resounding thank you to our sto...
10/17/2024

TOMORROW IS THE DAY.

Our latest short doc THE TURNAROUND comes out tomorrow on Netflix.

A resounding thank you to our storyteller Jon McCann and all of our partners who made this possible.

We can’t wait for the world to watch

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