Sal Masekela Movies
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Two narratives intersect in the surfing documentary The Lost Wave: An African Surf Story. At its center lies the on-camera journey of famed surf explorer and pioneer Sam George, who joins two traveling companions (Joe Curren and Holly Beck) on a dazzling exploratory expedition to the tiny island of São Tomé (one half of the country São Tomé and Principé, in the Gulf of Guinea, just off of the African coast) to investigate the unusual permeation, into that indigenous culture, of surfing with flat, finless boards. Upon arrival, George hopes to bank off of the local enthusiasm for the sport and use it to rekindle his own passion for cresting waves. On a deeper level still, however, the tale lingers of the island's troubled history - a history that involves colonialism and longstanding slavery. E! reporter and surf fanatic Sal Masakela narrates. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sal Masekela, Sam George, (more)
International film star Russell Crowe narrates writer/director Sunny Abberton's documentary examination of the infamous Sydney surfer gang that made headlines in the mid-'90s for a string of violent turf wars, drunken rumbles, and confrontations with the local authorities. A poor suburb of Sydney, Maroubra would become a key component in Sydney beach culture in the few years before the millennial changeover. Though the gang was praised by some locals for their efforts in rescuing kids whose lives seemed doomed for disaster, things soon took a tragic turn when members Jai and Koby were accused of murder and placed on trial in a local court. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Russell Crowe
A surfing penguin currently riding the wave of success enters his first professional competition in this computer-animated family-oriented comedy from directors Chris Buck and Ash Brannon. Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) may be a relative amateur when it comes to hanging ten, but he's sure he has what it takes to surf his way to superstardom. With a little help from his cantankerous King Penguin mentor, ex-surfing legend Big Z (Jeff Bridges), and a little encouragement from star Pen Gu Island lifeguard Lani (Zooey Deschanel), there may be hope for this tuxedo-clad wave twister after all. James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Michael McKean, Jon Heder, Mario Cantone, and Brian Benben all lend their voices to this inspirational tale that proves anything is possible when you put your heart and mind to it. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, (more)
