Chasing the Lotus
“The lost reels of Weaver and Wills”
Synopsis
For forty years, underground film-makers Greg Weaver and Spyder Wills documented surf discovery as it migrated around the world. Their shots captured on celluloid became the images for such films as Stylemasters, The Forgotten Island of Santosha, Big Wednesday, Pacific Vibrations, Uluwatu and many more. This documentary is a cinematic journey inspired by many of the reels that were lost in the making of these films. Since that time, these reels have resurfaced and are now brought to light. A fusion of rare super 8mm film, photo stills and contemporary interviews blend together to make Chasing the Lotus the most in-depth look at the evolution of the surf culture and surf discovery ever made.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Schell
- Original Title
- Chasing the Lotus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Schell
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Schell
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chasing the Lotus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing the Lotus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chasing the Lotus about?
For forty years, underground film-makers Greg Weaver and Spyder Wills documented surf discovery as it migrated around the world. Their shots captured on celluloid became the images for such films as Stylemasters, The Forgotten Island of Santosha, Big Wednesday, Pacific Vibrations, Uluwatu and many more. This documentary is a cinematic journey inspired by many of the reels that were lost in the making of these films. Since that time, these reels have resurfaced and are now brought to light. A fusion of rare super 8mm film, photo stills and contemporary interviews blend together to make Chasing the Lotus the most in-depth look at the evolution of the surf culture and surf discovery ever made.
Who directed Chasing the Lotus?
Chasing the Lotus was directed by Gregory Schell.
Who stars in Chasing the Lotus?
The principal cast of Chasing the Lotus includes Jeff Bridges, Stacy Peralta, Gerry Lopez.
When was Chasing the Lotus released and how long is it?
Chasing the Lotus was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.