Hal Jepsen focused on California and Hawaii. His 1969 movie, Cosmic Children, is a period classic.
Hal Jepsen, Barry Kanaiaupuni, Jeff Hakman
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Bud BrowneBud Browne invented the surf movie -- and he did it with style and humor. He was the original. |
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Bruce BrownBruce Brown's early films demonstrated his dry wit and a casual rapport with the best surfers of the late '50s and early '60s. |
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John SeversonIn the late '50s, John Severson decided to join Bud Brown as a full-time surf entertainment entrepreneur. |
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Bill DelaneyBill Delaney's Free Ride wasn't just the definitive look at surfing in mid-1970's, it was probably the last great surf movie... |
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Greg NollBeginning in 1956, a good part of Greg Noll's career in surfing was photographed, -- in his own movies, in other people's movies. |
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Hal JepsenHal Jepsen focused on California and Hawaii. His 1969 movie, Cosmic Children, is a period classic. |
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Scott DittrichScott Dittrich was the last of the full-time surf moviemakers. Fluid Drive, his first effort, was a smash hit in 1974. |
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Greg MacGillivrayGreg MacGillivray, along with his partner Jim Freeman, produced a series of films from the mid-'60s to the early '70s that set the standard for technical excellence. |
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George GreenoughHe was the first to take a camera inside the tube, and his slow motion footage from within is as beautiful and hypnotic today as it was when first seen by a stunned surfing public in 1970. |
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Witzig/FalzonIn this episode, we examine the evolution of surf filmmaking in Australia, from Bob Evans influence to Paul Witzig's "Evolution" released in 1969, which quickly became a symbol for the turbulent early... |
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Synopsis | While Alby Falzon offered the Australian perspective during this time, Hal Jepsen focused on California and Hawaii. His 1969 movie, Cosmic Children, is a period classic. His follow-up, A Sea for Yourself, is smoother and better-founded. Jepsens timing was good, as he often turned up on the biggest and best days of the year, and he never short-changed his audiences on hardcore surf action. In the earl 70's, Jespen filmed Miki Dora at the POP pier and with the skatebaording revival in full swing Jepsen began to divide his time between the beach and near by streets, parks and empty swimming pools. He is recognised as the filmmaker who documentated the "Dog Town" era of skaeboarding. |
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Genres | Surfing Documentaries, Biographical, Surf Filmmakers |
Athletes | Hal Jepsen, Barry Kanaiaupuni, Jeff Hakman, Mark Warren, Larry Bertlemann, Gerry Lopez |
Studio | Opper Sports Productions |
Rating | not rated |
Running Time | 23 minutes |
Audio Language | English | Stereo |
Streaming Resolution | SD | 640x480 |
Download Resolution | SD | 640x480 |
Additional Features | Chapter Markers |