Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of St.Francis

Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of St.Francis (2023)

Discovery of Cape St. Francis

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2023-08-11
  • Runtime: 1h 23min
  • Production Company: Adventure Entertainment
  • Production Country: South Africa, United States of America
  • Director: Richard Yelland

Summary

The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless Summer." It follows the journey of Dick Metz, a California surf pioneer, as he travels the world from 1958 to 1961. Metz's adventures lead him to discover the "perfect wave" at Cape St. Francis in South Africa, which inspires Bruce Brown to create "The Endless Summer" and revolutionize the sport of surfing. The film also documents Metz's return to South Africa at the age of 90 to retrace his original journey. It features interviews with influential figures in the surfing world, including Metz, Bruce Brown, and other surfers. The premiere of the film at the Newport Beach Film Festival is particularly special for director Richard Yelland, as it tells a personal story rooted in his hometown.

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  • Robert August

    as Self
  • Bruce Brown

    as Self
  • Dana Brown

    as Self
  • Michael Hynson

    as Self
  • Rob Machado

    as Self
  • Alex Mecl

    as Self
  • Dick Metz

    as Self
  • Kelly Slater

    as Self
Directing Richard Yelland Director
Production Jon Fitzgerald Producer
Production Richard Yelland Producer
Production Alex Mecl Producer
Editing Matthew Johnston Editor
Sound Steve Saunders Sound Editor

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