Review of Riding Giants (2004) by Nate S — 01 Jun 2007

Finest documentary I've ever seen, and also one of my favorite films.

This review of Riding Giants (2004) was written by Nate S on 01 Jun 2007.

Riding Giants has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jon T (527) on 09 Aug 2008

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By Mark Halverson (98) for Sacramento News & Review (1,702) on 06 Aug 2008

This even more exhilarating documentary focuses more on the history of the sport…

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Riding Giants is about altogether another reality. The overarching fact about these surfers is the degree of their obsession…

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By Joan T (44) on 30 Jun 2009

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By Kevin J (569) on 15 Apr 2009

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