
BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o
Synopsis
The wave is undoubtedly one of surfing's most challenging and awe-inspiring waves. As Chris Malloy comments, "that wave has changed surfing forever." The movie features fantastic surfing and commentary from a who's who of surfing, people such as Vetea David, Manoa Drollet, Shane Dorian, Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll, Mark Occhilupo, Bruce and Andy Irons, Layne Beachley, and the Hobgood brothers, to name a few. For the first time, you can see and hear it all - the myths, the facts, the history, the stories, the consequences, and most of all, the unforgettable waves. "Blackwater" contains loads of never-before-seen footage from over 25 of the world's best cameramen, exclusive interviews with over 50 great surfers, and just one big star - a surf location that's nothing short of unbelievable.
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- Director
- Tim Bonython
- Original Title
- BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
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Tim Bonython
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Tim Bonython
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o about?
The wave is undoubtedly one of surfing's most challenging and awe-inspiring waves. As Chris Malloy comments, "that wave has changed surfing forever." The movie features fantastic surfing and commentary from a who's who of surfing, people such as Vetea David, Manoa Drollet, Shane Dorian, Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll, Mark Occhilupo, Bruce and Andy Irons, Layne Beachley, and the Hobgood brothers, to name a few. For the first time, you can see and hear it all - the myths, the facts, the history, the stories, the consequences, and most of all, the unforgettable waves. "Blackwater" contains loads of never-before-seen footage from over 25 of the world's best cameramen, exclusive interviews with over 50 great surfers, and just one big star - a surf location that's nothing short of unbelievable.
Who directed BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o?
BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o was directed by Tim Bonython.
Who stars in BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o?
The principal cast of BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o includes Kelly Slater, Damien Hobgood, Shane Dorian.
When was BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o released and how long is it?
BLACKWATER: The Story of a Place Called Teahupo'o was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
