Brian L. Keaulana, Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama
A semi-serious, often rollicking, multigenerational insider's look at the origins of surfing, the colorful and subversive birth of surf culture, and the mythology and lure of the "big wave." This pass...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 4, 2005
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Flixster Reviews (452)
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September 29, 2009A passionate and informative documentary from the people who made modern surfing what it is today. I liked it.
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July 29, 2009The best film I've ever seen that sums up the history of big wave surfing. I Absolutely loved it.
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July 28, 2009Great surfing documentary that covers surfers wanting to get the biggest waves possible! Director Stacy Peralta ("Dogtown and Z-Boys") makes great use of archival footage, giving it his now-famous editorial energy.
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May 2, 2009The filming, the music and the whole film is just amazing! if you love surfing you'll love this! Really enjoyed it
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September 10, 2008love surfing wanna see it if u seen it let me know wats upis it good or wat!!!
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Critic Reviews
August 20, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
August 6, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
By the end, you're numb from the waves of information crashing down on your head but you're also worn out and happy, unexpectedly touched by the story of men who climbed the highest mountain around. full review
July 16, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
An entertaining if audience-specific look at the history of surfing. full review
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