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Wednesday, July 23 – Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea

Film Screening

Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea

Big Wave Guardians is the story of Hawaiian lifeguarding and how it is intricately intertwined with surfing and the contemporary culture of Hawaii.

Doors open at 6pm
Presentation begins about 6:30pm

$10 General Admission
$5 for California Surf Museum members

Seating is limited. To RSVP and purchase tickets,
please call (760) 721-6876.

The film Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of Sea, written by CSM Executive Director Jim Kempton. 8-time invitee to the Eddie, legendary son Marty Hoffman of legendary surfer Flippy Hoffman Produced the film and Luke Stirtz directed the film.

These Big Wave Guardians risk their lives to save others in the world’s most dangerous waves while inventing innovative water safety techniques.

It features Brian Keaulana, Terry Ahue, Eddie and Clyde Aikau, Jose and Johnny Angel, Mel Pu’u, Tamayo Perry, Andrea Moller, Mark Cunningham, Moana Jones, Darrick Doerner, Keala Kennelly, Buffalo, Sion Milosky, Jamie O’Brien, Mark Healey, and more than a dozen lifeguards on active duty.

Film Awards:  
the Maui Film Festival Audience Favorite Award
the Santa Barbara Surf Film Fest Best Documentary
Cinemare International Ocean Film Festival Best Screenplay
Nature Track Film Festival Best Documentary