Review of Riding Giants (2004) by Phillip L — 21 Nov 2007

Amazing documentary. Easily one of the best I've seen.

This review of Riding Giants (2004) was written by Phillip L on 21 Nov 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 Joel A (1,152) on 16 Dec 2013

Surf''s up' - & Up & UP in this intelligent & moving film (..want to get both your feet wet & your eyes) - it recounts surfing's earliest…

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By Mary R (283) on 13 Sep 2008

Now apparently I went to the cinema to see this I have absolutely no recollection of doing so which makes me doubt much of my reality, I do…

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