Chasing Dora
Synopsis
Chasing Dora is the story of three California surfers who decided to bring to life an epic challenge thrown down by one of surfing's greatest stylists, the renowned maverick, Miki Dora, who died in 2002 at age 67. Dora was one of the sport's iconic figures. He railed against the commercialization of surfing, yet endorsed one of the best-selling surfboard models of the mid-'60s surf boom; he decried competitive surfing, yet still chose to enter some, and floated schemes to promote others; he shunned publicity, yet managed to use the surf media to create an almost mythic persona for himself. Chasing Dora takes on one of his radical ideas--that the ultimate test of a truly great surfer would be in a contest for the longest wave ridden, on a self-made wooden board, with no equipment or accessories that stemmed from the industrial age--no plastics, no neoprene suits, no surf leashes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.J. Barrack, Wes Brown
- Original Title
- Chasing Dora
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.J. Barrack, Wes Brown
Department Leadership Roster
T.J. Barrack
Director
Wes Brown
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing Dora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chasing Dora about?
Chasing Dora is the story of three California surfers who decided to bring to life an epic challenge thrown down by one of surfing's greatest stylists, the renowned maverick, Miki Dora, who died in 2002 at age 67. Dora was one of the sport's iconic figures. He railed against the commercialization of surfing, yet endorsed one of the best-selling surfboard models of the mid-'60s surf boom; he decried competitive surfing, yet still chose to enter some, and floated schemes to promote others; he shunned publicity, yet managed to use the surf media to create an almost mythic persona for himself. Chasing Dora takes on one of his radical ideas--that the ultimate test of a truly great surfer would be in a contest for the longest wave ridden, on a self-made wooden board, with no equipment or accessories that stemmed from the industrial age--no plastics, no neoprene suits, no surf leashes.
Who directed Chasing Dora?
Chasing Dora was directed by T.J. Barrack, Wes Brown.
Who stars in Chasing Dora?
The principal cast of Chasing Dora includes Mickey Munoz, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver, Marc Andreini, Justin Saunder, Shaun Tomson.
When was Chasing Dora released and how long is it?
Chasing Dora was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 44m.