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Critic Adam Smith
rated 8

...charts the development of big wave surfing, from the discovery of breaks off Hawaii to the modern phenomenon of jet-ski-assisted surfing.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

The overarching fact about these surfers is the degree of their obsession. They live to ride, and grow depressed when there are no waves. They haunt the edge of the sea like the mariners Melville describes on the first pages of Moby Dick.

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Cast & Crew

Stacy Peralta
Director
John Milius
As John Milius
Kelly Slater
As Kelly Slater
Brian L. Keaulana
As Brian L. Keaulana
Gerry Lopez
As Gerry Lopez
Laird Hamilton
As Laird John Hamilton
Dave Kalama
As Dave Kalama

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Riding Giants is a gripping documentary that takes viewers on a thrilling journey into the world of big-wave surfing. Directed by Stacy Peralta, the film chronicles the history of this extreme sport, from its Hawaiian roots to its global popularity today. Through the stories of fearless surfers like Greg Noll, Jeff Clark, and Laird Hamilton, the documentary shows how these daredevils have pushed the limits of what's possible on the waves. With heart-pumping action footage and insightful interviews, Riding Giants captures the essence of surfing's unique culture and the indomitable spirit of those who ride the biggest waves on Earth.

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