First steps into the sea, finally

First steps into the sea, finally

For millions of South Africans, the coastline remains a distant idea rather than a lived experience. This summer, a new short film is placing those first moments at the centre of the story, quietly, honestly, and without spectacle. First Beach, the latest release from Corona Studios, premiered this week on YouTube and documents four South Africans stepping onto the sand and into the sea for the very first time. The four-minute documentary forms …