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Surfwise

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
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Surfwise (2007)
This is the theatrical trailer for Surfwise, directed by Doug Pray.
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Doug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.Doug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.Doug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Doug Pray
  • Writer
    • Doug Pray
  • Stars
    • Juliette Paskowitz
    • David Paskowitz
    • Jonathan Paskowitz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Doug Pray
  • Writer
    • Doug Pray
  • Stars
    • Juliette Paskowitz
    • David Paskowitz
    • Jonathan Paskowitz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 30User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Surfwise: Theatrical trailer
    Trailer 2:40
    Surfwise: Theatrical trailer

    Photos10

    Adam Paskowitz in Surfwise (2007)
    Surfwise (2007)
    Surfwise (2007)
    Dorian Paskowitz in Surfwise (2007)
    Moses Paskowitz, Jonathan Paskowitz, Josh Paskowitz, Dorian Paskowitz, Adam Paskowitz, Salvador Paskowitz, Abraham Paskowitz, Navah Paskowitz, Adrian Paskowitz, David Paskowitz, and Israel Paskowitz in Surfwise (2007)
    Moses Paskowitz, Jonathan Paskowitz, Josh Paskowitz, Dorian Paskowitz, Adam Paskowitz, Salvador Paskowitz, Abraham Paskowitz, Navah Paskowitz, Adrian Paskowitz, David Paskowitz, Juliette Paskowitz, and Israel Paskowitz in Surfwise (2007)
    Surfwise (2007)
    Doug Pray in Surfwise (2007)
    Surfwise (2007)

    Top cast

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    Juliette Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    David Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    Jonathan Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    Abraham Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    Israel Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Israel 'Izzy' Paskowitz)
    Moses Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Moses Zyus Paskowitz II)
    Adam Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    Salvador Paskowitz
    Salvador Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Salvador Daniel Paskowitz)
    Navah Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Navah Paskowitz-Walther)
    Josh Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Joshua Paskowitz)
    Dorian Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Dorian 'Doc' Paskowitz M.D.)
    Adrian Paskowitz
    • Selfas Self
    Rob Jones
    • Selfas Self
    Brent Weber
    • Self - Sportscasteras Self - Sportscaster
    Daniel Alexander
    • The Dukeas The Duke
    Woody Brown
    • Selfas Self
    Heather Ashley Chase
    • Selfas Self
    Sonia Darrin
    Sonia Darrin
    • Selfas Self
    • Director
      • Doug Pray
    • Writer
      • Doug Pray
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    Storyline

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    The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild. —Doug Pray
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    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some sexual material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11, 2007. While all Paskowitz family members were scheduled to attend, four brothers were stuck in New York, as bad weather in both New York and Toronto prevented them from getting on the plane.
    • Quotes

      Dorian Paskowitz: My theory is: You don't get educated in Stanford. What you get in Stanford is knowledge. But education means wisdom. Wisdom you get from experience, living, people that you meet and in everyday kind of life. And this is what my children get a lot of.

    • Soundtracks
      Got You (Where I Want You)
      Written by Adam Paskowitz, James Book, Nick Lucero and Peter Predichizzi
      Performed by The Flys
      Published by Ensign Music o/b/o itself and Coach And Hooch Music (BMI)
      Courtesy of Windswept Holding LLC o/b/o Kirtland Records

    User reviews30

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    Top review
    8/10
    a must see for travelers, off grit living, family life, surfing, atory.
    Great documentary. interesting. sad . happy. what a family!
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    • Aug 9, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Magnolia Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zycie na fali
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Consolidated Documentaries
      • HDNet Films
      • Mekanism
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $127,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $269,994
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,304
      • May 11, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $318,478
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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