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2007 · Movie · 1h 33m · R

Surfwise

CriticsCritics: 85
AudienceAudience: 6.9

This documentary follows an unconventional family who leave behind a traditional life to raise nine children in a small beachside camper. Home-schooled and guided by strict rules about surfing, food, and daily life, the children grow up in a world shaped by their parents’ distinctive beliefs and choices.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you’re drawn to unconventional family stories and documentaries that invite reflection; Not for you if you want a surfing-focused film or a straightforward portrait of family life.

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Cast

Adrian Paskowitz

Director

Doug Pray

If tonight is a Surfwise night…

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