Director/Writer/Producer Josh Landan works with Producer/Writer/Editor Scott Stankey to craft one of the most revealing and compelling surfing stories ever told, offering a feature documentary delivered in a truly unique cinematic style. FLOW is narrated by Brandon Boyd (Incubus) with music from the bands Incubus, Bloc Party, Sparta, Pinback, and many others including original music and score by Michael Einziger, Tim Curran, and Todd Hannigan. FLOW chronicles the last 31 years of surfing through a unique, insider's perspective as to the dedication, devotion, and individual passion that has revolutionized modern surfing and its mostly misinterpreted lifestyle. The story focuses on Channel Islands Surfboards founder and world-renowned surfboard craftsman Al Merrick and his special relationships with the team of world champion Channel Islands Team riders and arguably the two best and most influential surfers ever: Kelly Slater (7 time world champion) and Tom Curren (3 time world champion). The film highlights Al's visionary approach that cultivated the Channel Islands Team rider's talent into 19 world titles, bringing you back to the early 60's with the evolution of the shortboard and takes you on a journey up to present day. We relive those profound years that experienced a revolutionary leap forward in surfing design, performance, and image, and weave through to the present where you experience first hand what it takes to be a part of the most progressive surfing team in the world. FLOW reveals the core, revolutionary changes that resulted in a worldwide recognition of modern surfing. It is not just a surf film with beautiful imagery and a loose story structure, but rather a heart-felt, soulful perspective on one man's influence on a bevy of talented individuals. This film will not only illustrate the revolution of modern surfing, but it will inspire people that are completely distanced from the sport.
- Actors: Al Merrick, Kelly Slater, Tom Curren
- Directors: Josh Landan
- Producers: Scott Stankey
- Format: Dolby, NTSC, Color
- Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Studio: Thirty Four Films
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By Michael Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a surf movie
This is an inspiring movie. I usually start to get tired of just listening to surf lingo and watching waves on the typical surf movie. This is really the story of a legend who is an unassuming individual who not only has helped shaped the face of surfing, but nutured and developed what is arguably one of the most awesome stable of team surfers ever. What is most impressive is the love and interest he has in these guys as people , not just talents. His love and dedication to the sport is what is inspiring. I highly recommend this movie. In addition, the soundtrack is awesome.
By Anonymous "Professional Artist"
5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREATEST SURF DOCUMENTARY OF OUR TIME
FLOW: THE TRUE STORY OF A SURFING REVOLUTION documents the rise of some of the greatest names in the history of modern day surfing. It is at once a film that briefly follows the evolution of modern day surfing and the transition to shortboarding. You learn about how Al Merrick began shaping and the design breakthroughs that took place between him and the surfers that he shaped for that would change the sport forever. There are several mini biographies on Channel Islands riders including Tom Curren Kelly Slater, Taylor Knox, Bobby Martinez, Dane Reynolds. The soundtrack to this film is incredible, it enhances the film and takes it to another level. Brandon Boyd's narration is first class supplemented by interviews from some of the greatest names in the sport. The film is an hour and a half long, and after I saw it for the first time, I couldn't believe how powerful it was. Flow radiates on an emotional and spiritual level, it brings you beyond the action in the water and into the hearts and minds of some of the greatest surfers of our time. The DVD is packed with Bonus features and a subscription to Transworld Surf.
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