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199957m

These Are...Better Days

Synopsis

Bill Ballard's narrated "surfari" showcases some of the hottest riders in the world digging into the waves at the sweetest surf spots on the globe. Ballard captures the magic of Australia's J-Bay during the Billabong Pro, the drama of Hawaii's epic Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, some rare spots in Portugal and barrel riding at Teahupoo's Gotcha Tahiti Pro. Surfers include Bruce and Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and many others.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bill Ballard
Original Title
These Are...Better Days
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
57m
Production Studios
Billygoat Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bill Ballard

Department Leadership Roster

Bill Ballard

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About These Are...Better Days

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is These Are...Better Days about?

Bill Ballard's narrated "surfari" showcases some of the hottest riders in the world digging into the waves at the sweetest surf spots on the globe. Ballard captures the magic of Australia's J-Bay during the Billabong Pro, the drama of Hawaii's epic Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, some rare spots in Portugal and barrel riding at Teahupoo's Gotcha Tahiti Pro. Surfers include Bruce and Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and many others.

Who directed These Are...Better Days?

These Are...Better Days was directed by Bill Ballard.

Who stars in These Are...Better Days?

The principal cast of These Are...Better Days includes Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons.

When was These Are...Better Days released and how long is it?

These Are...Better Days was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 57m.