some surf docs i've been watching lately

Heart of the Sea (2002) Film portrait of Hawaiian legend, and pioneer of women's surfing, Rell Sunn! Beautiful documentary about such a beautiful spirit!! You can rent it here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/rellsunndoc

Resurface (2017) Documentary about a group of veterans who overcome trauma and PTSD through surfing. On netflix!

Trouble (2018) About 4x World Champ, 6x Surfer of the Year surf icon Lisa Andersen! Over all themes of chasing the dream and facing the consequences, covering her highs and vulnerable lows. Avail to rent on prime

Andy Irons: Kissed by the Gods (2018) Follows the life of 3x world champion, Andy Irons and his battle with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. Avail to rent on prime

Fishpeople (2017) I WILL ALWAYS PLUG THIS DOC!! Follows people whose lives were changed by the ocean. Surfing related: young big wave surfer, surf photographer, surfer who brings at-risk kids to the ocean and introduces them to surfing, and surf therapy.