Riding Giants
Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
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"There have been a few decent feature films about surfing ('Big Wednesday', 'Endless Summer' and its sequel) and quite a few clunkers ('Blue Crush,' 'Point Break') that are still respectable for strong surfing footage and homages to the cult within the culture. But I've yet to see a film that surpasses the scope of 'Riding Giants,' which simultaneously traces the history of big wave riding from its Polynesian origins to its high-tech present, provides the audience with some of the most breathtaking footage recorded on film (much of it archi..."
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Sean Penn was asked to narrate this film, but couldn't do it because he was recovering from having bronchitis.
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Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.