An entertaining and inspirational 68-minute film portrait of ten older surfers still riding waves in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s

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Product Description

SURFING FOR LIFE is an entertaining and inspirational 68-minute film portrait of ten older surfers still riding waves in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Directed by award-winning filmmaker David L. Brown, this remarkable documentary journey portrays the "sport of kings" as a uniquely powerful metaphor for passionate involvement and life’s possibilities as we all grow older. This is a film for all audiences that details the fascinating lives of heroic role models who are "following their bliss" and staying active and engaged into their seventh, eighth and ninth decades.

Narrated by actor Beau Bridges, SURFING FOR LIFE blends compelling life stories told through interviews, contemporary day-in-the-life footage, and a wealth of rare archival material including images from several of the world's finest early surf filmmakers and photographers. Through these insightful profiles and a healthy dose of humor, this dynamic film challenges the negative images of aging presented in America’s youth-obsessed culture.

SURFING FOR LIFE not only challenges ageism, it also weaves a tapestry of unforgettable stories that embody many universal aspects of the human experience. The surfers’ tales reveal, among many lessons, courage in the face of adversity, the power of the human spirit and a celebration of values and relationships that contribute to rich, meaningful, well-spent lives.

With life-embracing warmth and humor, the older surfers in SURFING FOR LIFE overturn the common perception of surfing as an activity only for young people and, in the process, make an important and eloquent statement about the human potential of later life. Audiences and critics alike confirm that this is one of the most memorable and uplifting films on growing older ever produced.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8274 in VHS
• Released on: 1999-11-10
• Formats: Color, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 68 minutes

San Francisco Chronicle, April, 2000
"This inspirational movie is also a fascinating glimpse at the history of surfing...a highly entertaining film." (four stars)

Variety, May, 2000
"Enjoyable and engaging...numerous ingratiating elements make it fun, upbeat fare of interest to general audiences."

San Francisco Chronicle, April, 2000
"SURFING FOR LIFE is a treasure, perhaps the most intelligent treatment of surfing ever captured on film."

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Customer Reviews

surfing for life
This is a heart warming video about surfers in their "golden" years and above. It will make you cry with joy. I am a surfer at 38 and I know that this wonderful video will give you the inspiration to keep on truckin into your "golden" years. It is a great motivational piece...just try sittin on your @ss feelin sorry for yourself, watch the video, and see what happens...if it doesnt make you want to get up and do something...it will make you respect your elders. Aloha

My future
A haiku:

Waves and years go by
Cold water makes my bones hurt;
But still, I will surf