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One need not be a surfing fanatic to find something interesting in SURFWISE, Doug Pray's thought-provoking documentary about the legendary and unconventional Paskowitz family. The first family in surfing became famous for its large size, for earning countless trophies, and for its eccentric leader, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz. Once an admired figure in the medical community, Dorian decided while at the height of his success to leave it all behind, heading for a life on the beach. While traveling the world in search of the next great wave, Dorian met and married Juliette, who shortly began birthing their nine children. Born in quick succession and never placed in school, the kids were raised in the ocean and in an ever-moving camper. Though they seemed unconventional to outsiders, their atypical routine was actually highly controlled by Dorian, who wanted to raise his family the way animals live, free of the material world.
The film takes viewers on a turbulent ride through the family's complex history, first focusing on its patriarch and then slowly moving through the years with commentary by the family's seven now-grown children. Careful never to judge, SURFWISE simply presents the story as experienced by those on the inside. Even at age 85, Dorian appears before the camera outspoken and sure as ever that the extreme way he raised his children was a gift to them. Scenes of complaint by the adult children are countered by a hopeful reunion at the end. Though Pray doesn't break any new filmmaking ground here, he chooses an intriguing subject that, in turn, prompts viewers to leave the film looking at family dynamics, tradition, and personal sacrifice in a new way.
Credits
Producer:
Graydon Carter, Jonathan Paskowitz
Editorial reviews
"This is a terrific film that offers not only a word to the SURFWISE but also to anyone else who thought only their family was different." Box Office - Pete Hammond (05/01/2008)
"[A] wonderfully engaging look at love and family and the relentless pursuit of happiness, personal meaning and perfect waves." New York Times - Manohla Dargis (05/09/2009)
"Pray is astute enough to know that, with colorful specimens of an alternate universe like these, sport is the least of what's docu-worthy about his subjects." -- Grade: A- Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (05/23/2008)
"[T]he glimpse into the time and place are captivating and the images are gorgeous. Cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding captures a world of beauty and turmoil..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (05/23/2008)
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Surfwise - DVD *NEW
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Director:
Doug Pray
Runtime:
93 minutes
One need not be a surfing fanatic to find something interesting in SURFWISE, Doug Pray's thought-provoking documentary about the legendary and unconventional Paskowitz family. The first family in surfing became famous for its large size, for earning countless trophies, and for its eccentric leader, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz. Once an admired figure in the medical community, Dorian decided while at the height of his success to leave it all behind, heading for a life on the beach. While traveling the world in search of the next great wave, Dorian met and married Juliette, who shortly began birthing their nine children. Born in quick succession and never placed in school, the kids were raised in the ocean and in an ever-moving camper. Though they seemed unconventional to outsiders, their atypical routine was actually highly controlled by Dorian, who wanted to raise his family the way animals live, free of the material world.
The film takes viewers on a turbulent ride through the family's complex history, first focusing on its patriarch and then slowly moving through the years with commentary by the family's seven now-grown children. Careful never to judge, SURFWISE simply presents the story as experienced by those on the inside. Even at age 85, Dorian appears before the camera outspoken and sure as ever that the extreme way he raised his children was a gift to them. Scenes of complaint by the adult children are countered by a hopeful reunion at the end. Though Pray doesn't break any new filmmaking ground here, he chooses an intriguing subject that, in turn, prompts viewers to leave the film looking at family dynamics, tradition, and personal sacrifice in a new way.
Rating: R (MPAA) Content: for language and some sexual material Runtime: 93 minutes Color: Color Extra Info:
DVD Features:
Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
EDITORIAL REVIEWS:
"This is a terrific film that offers not only a word to the SURFWISE but also to anyone else who thought only their family was different." Box Office (05/01/2008)
"[A] wonderfully engaging look at love and family and the relentless pursuit of happiness, personal meaning and perfect waves." New York Times (05/09/2009)
One need not be a surfing fanatic to find something interesting in SURFWISE, Doug Pray's thought-provoking documentary about the legendary and unconventional Paskowitz family. The first family in surfing became famous for its large size, for earning countless trophies, and for its eccentric leader, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz. Once an admired figure in the medical community, Dorian decided while at the height of his success to leave it all behind, heading for a life on the beach. While traveling the world in search of the next great wave, Dorian met and married Juliette, who shortly began birthing their nine children. Born in quick succession and never placed in school, the kids were raised in the ocean and in an ever-moving camper. Though they seemed unconventional to outsiders, their atypical routine was actually highly controlled by Dorian, who wanted to raise his family the way animals live, free of the material world.
The film takes viewers on a turbulent ride through the family's complex history, first focusing on its patriarch and then slowly moving through the years with commentary by the family's seven now-grown children. Careful never to judge, SURFWISE simply presents the story as experienced by those on the inside. Even at age 85, Dorian appears before the camera outspoken and sure as ever that the extreme way he raised his children was a gift to them. Scenes of complaint by the adult children are countered by a hopeful reunion at the end. Though Pray doesn't break any new filmmaking ground here, he chooses an intriguing subject that, in turn, prompts viewers to leave the film looking at family dynamics, tradition, and personal sacrifice in a new way. ()
"Pray is astute enough to know that, with colorful specimens of an alternate universe like these, sport is the least of what's docu-worthy about his subjects." -- Grade: A- Entertainment Weekly (05/23/2008)
"[T]he glimpse into the time and place are captivating and the images are gorgeous. Cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding captures a world of beauty and turmoil..." Los Angeles Times (05/23/2008)
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION NOTES: Director: Doug Pray
Producer: Jonathan Paskowitz, Graydon Carter, Matthew Weaver, Tommy Means
Composer: John Dragonetti Director of Photography: Dave Homcy
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