Review of Riding Giants (2004) by Jackie S — 12 Feb 2009

Love stacy peralta and laird hamilton - great film.

This review of Riding Giants (2004) was written by Jackie S on 12 Feb 2009.

Riding Giants has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jay Antani (281) for Cinema Writer (174) on 16 Aug 2010

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By Kevin J (569) on 15 Apr 2009

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By Torch M (1) on 04 Aug 2008

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By Salim M (41) on 06 Oct 2011

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By Phil A (98) on 04 Nov 2012

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By James J (731) on 26 Jan 2009

Excellent documentary. Everyone should see this - regardless of how you feel (or thought you felt) about surfing. Amazing footage…

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By Liam P (321) on 03 May 2009

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