Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2026-03-19
  • Runtime: 1h 15min
  • Language: English
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Emmett Malloy

Summary

Chronicles Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, weaving through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000). These classic films revealed Johnson’s artistic point of view through his lens and guitar, ultimately launching his music career. The film celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films. It also captures the shared spirit of exploration and creativity that continues to inspire his music and environmentalism today.

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  • Jack Johnson

    as Self
  • Kim Johnson

    as Self
  • Chris Malloy

    as Self
  • Emmett Malloy

    as Self
  • Keith Malloy

    as Self
  • Gerry Lopez

    as Self
  • Rob Machado

    as Self
  • Kelly Slater

    as Self
  • G. Love

    as Self
  • Ben Harper

    as Self
  • JP Plunier

    as Self
  • John John Florence

    as Self
  • Tamayo Perry

    as Self (archive footage)
Directing Emmett Malloy Director

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