The logical thing, the sane thing, is to stay on land. But they paddle out. Why do these big wave surfers risk their lives to ride these mountain-sized waves? The answer is overcoming fear. "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti. They all push past their fear and find out what is on the other side as they tackle monstrous waves in locations from Nazare in Portugal, Jaws and Pipeline in Hawaii and Mavericks in Northern California.
Himself
A homeless 13-year-old surfer from Maui forms a friendship with his hero, pro-surfer, and big wave world champion, Kai Lenny. Kai teaches him how to surf the infamous big wave, Pe'ahi, also known as Jaws.
Justine Dupont’s 2020 season was the most dominant performance big wave riding has ever seen. Join her for the highs and lows, the life-changing wipeouts and insane barrels in à la folie.
Self
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world's longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father. THE LONGEST WAVE transcends the action sports genre by capturing obstacles outside of the legendary athlete's professional life in an intimate, cinéma-vérité style, revealing Naish balancing the pursuit of excellence at sea with the demands of life's complications on land.
THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive. We discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in. This documentary, written and directed by Jon Long (IMAX® Extreme), is a visceral, visual experience told through the eyes some of the brightest pioneers, legends, visionaries and champions of surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and more.
Kai Lenny
Himself
Sobre la base del éxito premiado de The Windsurfing Movie (2007), Poor Boyz Productions ofrece una visión del futuro del windsurf a través de los ojos del atleta de Red Bull Levi Siver. El ganador del 'Mejor Director' del Festival de Cine X-Dance, Johnny DeCesare, y el director de fotografía acuático Jace Panebianco, pasaron tres años en la producción y filmaron en siete países en busca de la nueva frontera del windsurf. The Windsurfing Movie II amplía la historia de The Windsurfing Movie con los legendarios pilotos de Red Bull Jason Polakow, Robby Naish y el fenómeno de 16 años Kai Lenny. A través de las interacciones con el rico elenco de personajes del windsurf, Levi Siver aprende que a veces tienes que ir más lejos para encontrar el mejor viento y las mejores olas, y eventualmente encontrar lo mejor de ti mismo.
