A collection of surf doc's
There doesn't seem to be a good overview of surf documentaries. This one is work in progress. At least it's a start. Enjoy the unkwown's. The order is by Imdb default.
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- DirectorBruce BrownStarsRobert AugustMichael HynsonLord James BlearsThe crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
- DirectorBruce BrownStarsPatrick O'ConnellRobert 'Wingnut' WeaverRobert AugustTwo famous surfers, Patrick O' Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, set out for an international worldwide surfing safari adventure with documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown.
- DirectorStacy PeraltaStarsLaird HamiltonDarrick DoernerDave KalamaDocumentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
- DirectorJoel ConroyStarsCillian MurphyKelly SlaterRichie FitzgeraldThe untold story of big-wave surfing in Ireland.
- DirectorDick HooleDavid LourieJack McCoyStarsMark RichardsWayne BartholomewJoe EngelThis is the iconic 80's surfing film. STORM RIDERS are ready for anything as they travel to five continents to discover the exotic jungles of Sumatra, Java, romantic Bali, Africa, Hawaii and the blistering desert outback of The Great Australian Bight. Featured surfers are Mark Richards, Wayne Lynch, Rabbit Bartholomew, Gerry Lopez, Simon Anderson, Shaun Tomson, Joe Engel, Thornton Fallander, Peter McCabe and Tom Carroll. The extensive soundtrack includes music by The Doors, Australian Crawl, Little River Band, Split Enz, Men At Work, Matt Finish, The Church, Sharon O'Neill and more! * Synopsis from the DVD edition
- DirectorDana BrownStarsMonique MarrierRobbie PageDavid SandersonThe waves are monsters. But every winter, when breakers the size of office buildings topple onto the North Shore of Oahu, the world's top-ranked extreme surfers risk injury and worse to win surfing's fabled Triple Crown.
- DirectorSunny AbbertonMacario De SouzaStarsRussell CroweKelly SlaterCheyne HoranA film about the cultural evolution of the Sydney beach side suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle faced by its youth - the notorious surf gang known as the Bra Boys.
- DirectorDavid ElfickStarsGeorge GreenoughRitchie WestNat YoungA loose biography of surfer and documentarist George Greenough, one of the most famous and unique members of the surfing subculture.
- DirectorStacy PeraltaStarsSean PennJay AdamsTony AlvaDocumentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.
- DirectorJack JohnsonStarsShane DorianLuke EganBrad Gerlach
- DirectorJack JohnsonChris MalloyEmmett MalloyStarsRaimana BoucherSaxon BoucherTimmy CurranThicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.
- StarsAndy IronsCory LopezKelly SlaterA FISTFUL OF BARRELS is the first surf film of its kind...it wont be the last! Seven Films Presents A FISTFUL OF BARRELS SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The ASP held the Rip Curl Search WCT SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The best swell in ten years served up perfect 6-8 foot barrels for the 44 best surfers in the world. SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...This wave awaits you!
- DirectorAlbert FalzonStarsChris BrockStephen CooneyTerry FitzgeraldThe film portrays surfers living in spiritual harmony with nature, making their own boards (and homes) as they traveled in search of the perfect wave across Australia's north-east coast, Bali and Hawaii.
- DirectorStephen LowStarsMichael HanrahanKalani MillerKelly SlaterTHE ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI plunges you into the stunning beauty of an island paradise on a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience.
- DirectorDana BrownStarsLaird HamiltonLayne BeachleyDan MalloySurfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.
- DirectorA.J. DickersonStarsKelly SlaterThe show follows five of the world's top surfers - Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Rob Machado, Donovan Frankenreiter and Kelani Robb as they live together for a week on the North Shore of Oahu.
- DirectorDavid BradburyStarsSimon BakerBob McTavishDick BrewerAn epic search for surfing's great truth - who started the Shortboard Revolution?
- DirectorSteve FaganStarsKen BradshawAdam D'EspositoJamie O'BrienFilmed in glorious HD over 5 years and in 10 locations, 80 Waves is a collection of huge waves and big name riders from across the globe. Amongst the culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery of exotic surf spots like Fiji, Hawaii, and Bali, we see surfers and foil-boarders, tow-in surfing and body-boarding on such iconic waves as Hawaii's 'Jaws' and Indonesia's 'G-Land', all set to an eclectic collection of world music. With tons of spectacular wipeouts, interviews with pro surfers like Adam D'Esposito and Ken Bradshaw, and unmissable underwater footage of the largest great white shark ever seen off the coast of Hawaii, 80 Waves will make you want to run for the airport with your passport in one hand and your surfboard in the other! Featuring: Kelly Slater, Adam D'Esposito, Ken Bradshaw, Jamie O'Brien and more...
- DirectorBruce BrownStarsBruce BrownPat CurrenPaul GebauerIn "Surf Crazy," Bruce Brown takes a group of surfers exploring deep into unsurfed Mexico, shows some vintage California surfing and then goes on to the mammoth waves of Hawaii. Features one of the biggest waves ever ridden at Waimea Bay.
- DirectorJeremy GoschStarsReno AbelliraClyde AikauEddie AikauThis documentary tells the story of a group of Australian and South African surfers who revolutionized their sport in Hawaii during the winter of 1975.
- DirectorThomas CampbellStarsRy CraikeChris Del MoroChelsea Georgenson HedgesA wide and varied journey into the here and now of surfing, on this strange and beautiful watery planet.
- A film about the best surfers in the world.
- DirectorChris MalloyStarsMark CunninghamTom CurrenCJ HobgoodA Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation. The film follows swell through South America, Polynesia and Jamaica documenting the surfing and times of Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado and the Malloys. The title track is written & performed by Jack Johnson, who also showcases his surfing skills.
- DirectorChris MalloyStarsYvon ChouinardDoug TompkinsKeith MalloyThe film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.