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Review of Surfwise (2007) by Scarry H — 18 Aug 2008

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Big disappointment. Reminded me why I find documentaries tedious.

This review of Surfwise (2007) was written by Scarry H on 18 Aug 2008.

Surfwise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul B (2,474) on 18 Dec 2008

Interesting look at nomadic life - looks good from a distance but close up it probably stinks…

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By Patrick M (1,282) on 15 Nov 2008

There are so many stories to follow in this film depicting a surfer who turned away from the material world to pursue surfing and raise an…

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By Robert Roten (1,865) for Laramie Movie Scope (1,865) on 11 Feb 2009

This documentary about a famous family of nomadic surfers is fascinating not only because of the certifiable oddball patriarch, but also because…

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By Lilja A (5) on 04 Jan 2009

So funny. I hope I have kids just so I can use some of the Paskowitz methods on them…

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By Rosalind R (20) on 28 May 2011

A completely inspirational film showing the highs and lows of growing up wild and beautiful…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 18 Jan 2009

Loved it. Strange but not too strange documentary. You might like it if you're interested in surfing, family or Judaism…

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By Raul V (68) on 22 Jan 2010

Extraordinary, heartfelt, & thought provoking documentary about a very unique & unconventional family of surfers. Doug Pray ( Hype…

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By Tim G (1,197) on 15 May 2016

Well that's one way to do it. As expected, some elements that make the patriarch appealing, some bordering on appalling or at least just unusual…

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By Tim L (543) on 08 Dec 2008

Really loved this documentary. Doc and his family are extremely interesting and thought provoking. Makes you question choices in your life…

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 27 Dec 2008

Enjoyable enough, but it doesn't really know what it wants to say. Was Paskowitz a menace? A genius? The filmmaker doesn't know either…

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