Surfwise

Ever dreamed about just dropping out of society and living like a wild animal on the beach? Add 9 children, a 24-foot camper van and endless ocean, and you’ll get the unbelievable yet true story of the Paskowitz family in Surfwise.

Surfwise follows the odyssey of 85-year-old legendary surfer Dr. Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, who, along with his wife Juliette, created an unprecedented way of life for them and their nine children. The joy of surfing, eating healthy, living “off the grid” and being free merely scratches the surface of a remarkably deep and compelling narrative–one that weaves vision, spirit, love, triumph and tragedy.

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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Surfwise director Doug Pray is best known for his feature-length documentary films about American subcultures. His work includes Scratch, about hip-hop DJs, Hype!, about the explosion of the Seattle music scene, and the recent, award-winning Big Rig about long-haul truck drivers. Other features include, Infamy, an intense journey into the lives and minds of six notorious graffiti writers, the Josh Kornbluth performance film, Red Diaper Baby, and American Pimp, which he edited for directors Allen and Albert Hughes. Doug is a member of the DGA and recently won an Emmy for his advocacy campaigns on HIV-AIDS awareness. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, he has a BA in sociology from Colorado College, and an MFA from UCLA’s School of Film and Television. He resides in Los Angeles.