Product Details

• Actors: John "Doc" Ball, Eve Fletcher, LeRoy Grannis, Anona Napoleon, Shay Bintliff
• Directors: David L. Brown
• Format: Color, Special Edition, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• DVD Release Date: November 10, 2002
• Run Time: 68 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00009EPVX
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,364 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Surfing for Life" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

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."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stoked For Life, May 14, 2005

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Denise Bentley "Kelsana" (The California Redwoods) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surfing for Life (DVD)

An incredible film for young and old. A tribute to the fact that life doesn't end after 60. A healthy mind and attitude can carry a person well into their 90's. "Doc" Ball is an example, still surfing at the age of 93.

The story follows 10 seniors who are still actively surfing today, how they have learned to grow old gracefully, others kicking and fighting all the way, not only against their waning physical strength, but politically to keep the Hawaiian beaches safe from the encroachment of modern society. There is joy, laughter, and even a few tears, a film that is touching and filled with the Aloha Spirit. One I simply must own. ...Kelsana

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, inspiring surf video, November 28, 2007

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D. Presler (Crescent City, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surfing for Life (DVD)

Surfing for Life is one of the best surfing videos I have ever seen. It covers several surfers from the age of 60 to the age of 93! It gives small biographies of each surfer, how they started, personal experiences and why they still love to surf. The music is great surf music and the videography is absolutely beautiful. It's very different than any other surf video in that this video features surfers with their spouses, children and even grandchildren surfing together or at least family talking about how much surfing means to their loved one. And it's not just a guys video; many women and girls are high lighted too. One woman shared her personal story of breaking her neck and thinking surfing was over for her, but she recovered and surfs today with her children and grandchildren. I highly recommend this video to any surfer or those even interested in surfing. It will help you understand the surfers you know.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Over 60 yrs old and Living Life to the Fullest!, September 4, 2003

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Annie Tschirhart (Saint Petersburg, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Surfing for Life (DVD)

What a fabulous documentary of how life after 60 can be grand. The video is an inspiration to both young and old. It is a must have for anyone who wants to look forward to life and a what a positive attitude can truly do for you.