Breathe Breana (2019) User Reviews

Love!

[directortim2012 · 9/10 · 7 November 2019]

I'm on a roll right now, finding inspiration in sports documentaries. And I'm not even much of an athlete! But you don't need to be an athlete or even that into sports to find inspiration in this doc about champion surfer Breana Schroeder. I mean, seriously... if she can deal with the difficulties of cystic fibrosis and still rise to a supreme challenge, surely I can meet my daily challenges. That's the kind of inspiration you can draw from a film like this.

This movie is so skillfully and humanly crafted. And it made me care so much. I just loved Breana and this film!

A force of nature!

[alanakmd · 9/10 · 9 November 2019]

What an inspirational young woman. Breana doesn't let anything hold her back or get in her way. We could all take a leaf out of her book. The doc was beautifully shot and the score elevated the tone of it. Very much enjoyed! Highly recommend!

Inspiring Documentary

[JGReviews · 9/10 · 6 November 2019]

Breathe Breana is an inspiring documentary. It tells the story of a young women with cystic fibrosis who, despite all of her challenges, dreams of becoming a champion tandem surfer. It's remarkable tale of perseverance and it might just change your perspective a little bit. The film is also well crafted -- so compliments to the filmmaking team. I think many of us are getting tired of the reality shows on television, or the depressing news every night, but Breathe Breana has an important and inspiring real-life story to showcase that I think everyone should watch for themselves. Highly recommend.

Her life a metaphor for perseverance

[mmkkss-31734 · 9/10 · 7 November 2019]

Beating the odds barely describes the journey of Breana Schroeder, a young woman living with cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease that clogs the lungs with mucus and also impact the digestive system. Blending beautifully shot and scored sporting footage with intimate windows on Breana's growth from an infant to a champion tandem surfer, this perfectly measured doco is so inspiring it can only humble us. Highly recommended.

Incredible Story~!

[bohemianpirate-871-383487 · 9/10 · 7 November 2019]

Wow. I am so incredibly moved after watching Breana Schroeder overcome her cystic fibrosis issues to achieve her dream of tandem surfing! I cannot believe the determination of this young woman. Completely inspired. This doc is wonderful. An incredible narration guides you through Breana's journey and the score, direction and of course, subject, are all top notch. What a watch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Inspiring!

[debijohess · 8/10 · 7 November 2019]

Inspiring to the max! This is a documentary that will give hope and challenge you to meet your own limitations head on. Very insightful on the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis and one young womans determination to rise above her circumstances and achieve her dreams. I hope she now knows about the new break through in cystic fibrosis just recently discovered that seems to be giving back those who suffer from it their life. Kuddos to entire cast and crew for a beautifully done doc!

Amazingly encouraging!

[antoinepana · 9/10 · 9 November 2019]

I thought it was a very sensitive, important and truely touching piece of work! A real eye opener on this terrible genetic disorder but yet the story of Breana shakes you up! Gives you strength. What an exemple! Bravo to the filmmakers! The structure and style - although very personal - made me think of the work of Terrence Mallic. What a wonderful use of the music, too. ANd of course, BRAVO to this fabulous fondation! A truely profonde and important film!

Look To Young People For Leadership

[TheAll-SeeingI · 9/10 · 6 November 2019]

On one hand, Breana Schroeder is a young woman who carries through life the realities of Cystic Fibrosis. On the other, we see her poised to become a champion at her chosen craft of tandem surfing. The wonderful documentary "Breathe Breana" fills the gap between these seemingly dichotomous extremes, with its young namesake providing an inadvertent lesson for us all: How we navigate our days here is of our own choosing -- best to find a goal rather than an excuse, then proceed to obliterate the target through sheer force of will.

Inspiration naturally radiates from Breana in this expertly assembled human interest story. She perseveres. It's true that we're drawn to stories of resilience authored by people of all backgrounds, yet when actionable leadership is provided by a young person, it exudes a heavy, dimensional poignancy all its own. This is an expertly made film, blending the focused emergence of this hero with terrific firsthand accounts and a visceral musical score that lends further gravitas to her underlying attitudes and very real achievements.

Kudos to the creative team for finding the right way to frame her championship story in a way we can apply to our own challenges, real and imagined. "Breathe Breana" is told in an exceedingly thoughtful way that meets the same high bar its subject matter sets in her own daily life. Recommended many times over. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)

Inspirational!

[yoshakness · 10/10 · 13 November 2019]

This movie was incredibly inspiring! It features a poetic and powerful look into the life of Breana Shroeder, champion surfer as she finds joy and healing through her sport. Living with Cystic Fibrosis is something I could never imagine and to see that she was able to still find deep joy and passion through surfing is truly inspirational.

An easy 10

[craigahrens · 10/10 · 9 November 2019]

I need to say right out of the gate... I'm not a big documentary fan and if I end up finding myself watching one... it better be good! Well, Breathe Breana went way beyond good! I thoroughly enjoyed myself (and so did my wife). This contains an incredible story that any person I know would love!! Talk about overcoming challenges.... I'll leave it there for I don't want to be accused of being spoiler. But go see this one! You'll be really glad that you did!!. Thumbs up for sure from me!

Be Inspired!

[turrou-66-907048 · 9/10 · 27 March 2020]

What a beautiful film. It's hard to find a documentary that's at once inspiring and lyrical, but Breathe Breana achieves both. Breana is such an inspiration- she's unstoppable, and reminds us to go beyond our reasons for not following our dreams. It's so uplifting when filmmakers choose to focus their artistry on stories that can lift their audience, and this is as about as fine an example of that kind of craft that can be found. Hats off to the creators, and hats off to Breana. Thanks for sharing her story!

Well done inspriation documentary

[lbruhnca · 10/10 · 15 November 2019]

Cheers to the filmmakers for creating this inspirational documentary about Breana, a surfer with cystic fibrosis. It's encourage to hear and watch stories about people, especially young people who overcome challenages and obsticles to pursue their dreams. We all face limiting obsticles that get in our way of where we want to go and what we want to accomplish. More inspirational stories like this, shared with the world, will help us have the courage to not let the walls stop us but find solutions and do our best within our limits, and beyond our limits, to go where we want to do in life.

It's not easy to create a documentary about a real life situation or person and keep it interesting to a wide audience, and the filmmakers have done a great job of storytelling this true inspiration story so we all can relate, whether we are surfers, or have health challenges or not. Hats all to the filmmakers and Breana!

An inspiring character story!

[moviemarkwilson-796-706257 · 17 November 2019]

Breathe Breana is the true story about a surfer with cystic fibrosis who won't give up on her dreams. It carries a different style for a documentary that worked for this storyline. It's a powerful story and should be a documentary on everybody's list.

Excellent Hero's Journey documentary

[davidjzellis · 9/10 · 23 November 2019]

Breathe Breana is an excellent, compelling and at often times poignant documentary about Breana Schroeder a young girl dealing with CF (Cystic Fibrosis) but not letting that hurdle (and that is a huge hurdle for anyone to overcome let along a young brave girl with her entire life in front of her!) to stop her dream of becoming a champion of tandem surfing.

Interesting fact I had no idea what tandem surfing was before this documentary kind of like a mix of figure skating and syncrhonized swimming.

I am really glad I watched this documentary it tells me about a sport I didn't know about some of the surf footage is breathtaking and Breana the subject is such compelling and likeable person.

Brilliant!

[Anmer93 · 9/10 · 30 November 2019]

What an incredible story of sheer determination and an ongoing battle against a terrible illness. This film explores cystic fibrosis and an astonishing woman struggling with the disease whilst doing what she loves, surfing. Brilliant!

Visual poetry

[rjk2000 · 10/10 · 20 November 2019]

This is not a traditional documentary. It's more like Koyaanisqatsi, a visual poem. The music dominates, and is meant to transport you emotionally. There are very little talking head interviews, and the film is meant to subliminally capture the feel of water and waves and nature. Overall, it's very haunting.

A lyrical poem about a young beautiful woman & the ocean

[kennyhughes · 9/10 · 13 January 2020]

A lyrical poem or cinematic music video about a young beautiful woman & the ocean. This is an unapologetic lyrical doc about a young woman and her passion for sports and the ocean with a challenge that most don't have. That challenge is carried with a grace that is humbling. I do not mean to over indulge pity as often is done by the naive that forget we all will check out of this human form all too soon. But some stories of how the delicate balance of life is carried are moving because it seems to demand different things that most of us do not know. It is a slow piece that will not rush because you may be in a hurry. It reveals through a narration, a type of bond and love between subject and creator that you may or may not appreciate. But without a doubt, and beyond any question...you will enjoy the spirit of the young surf angel subject of this project. I wish her all of the oceans and adventures and surfings she can ever desire.

Inspiring!!!

[harriscalvin-1 · 10/10 · 18 November 2019]

This film was truly amazing. A film that inspires others to find their purpose in life and to live life to it's fullest. This was the message that "Breathe Breana" communicated about its main character; Breana and her daily struggle with CF. She used surfing as a vechicle to motivate & inspire others to never give up on one's dream, goals & ambitions.

Amazing Doc!

[MayhemFilmKreations · 19 November 2019]

This was a very heartbreaking, but also a very fun and entertaining documentary! Breana Schroeder shows the world how anything is possible. She is a strong fighter that is a talented skilled surfer living with Cystic Fibrosis. I learned many things I didn't know about surfing and these amazing competitions that she champions! This is a must-see doc!!

Amazing!

[frankenyolandi · 10/10 · 23 April 2020]

This film was absolutely brilliant and heart warming. The courage and endurance of this young lady is nothing but inspiring and her story is beautifully told. I learned so much about Cystic Fibrosis and I never realised how difficult life is be living with this illness. Also, I have never heard of Tandem surfing before and found this absolutely fascinating. Great story, beautifully shot - heart warming. Much deserving of 5 Stars.

Inspiring Doc about living with Cystic Fibrosis

[catia-ojeda · 9/10 · 5 July 2020]

Breathe Breana is a lovely mix between a story of an inspiring young woman living with Cystic Fibrosis and a beautiful tone poem. With much footage from Breana's life starting at birth we see a young woman simultaneously living her best life while fighting a chronic disease. A worthwhile, uplifting film that doesn't shy away from the realities of life.

wonderful true story of perservance

[williamgway · 8/10 · 19 June 2020]

Great documentary that follows the life of a young girl who overcomes the odds not only of Cystic Fibrosis but of a sport that is challenging even for the most able bodied among us. It's compelling and well shot. At times tough but her accomplishments in the area of tandem surfing are well worth the watch. Uplifting, motivating and humbling.

An inspiring doc

[lindapalmer · 9/10 · 6 July 2020]

Really engaging documentary about a girl who survives Cystic Fybrosis and also tackles the sport of tandem surfing with talent and grace. I love survival stories and this one was definitely worth the watch. Uplifting and triumphant!