Product Details

• Actors: Eve Fletcher, Woody Brown, Rabbit Kekai, Fred Van Dyke, John "Doc" Ball
• Directors: David L. Brown
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: November 10, 1999
• Run Time: 68 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000069BJ8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #290,184 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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)

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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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.