Champion soft-sand runner, lifesaver and inspirational athlete Ali Najem explains how Wanda beach turned his life around, in this short interview produced for the exhibition Sand in the City at the Museum of Sydney, December 2016 - July 2017. direction and editing: Gary Crockett camera and footage: Spencer Frost - Eyes In The Sky Visuals colour: Mason Dean subtitles: Amelia Lindsay subtitles editing: Clara Finlay project assistance: Kate Bruxner interview: Ali Najem music: blood by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.au speical thanks: Wanda Surf Life Saving Club and Jock Campbell jockathletic.com

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