Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis

"Discovery of Cape St. Francis"

Sep 1 2021 N/A NA
Documentary

The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless Summer." It follows the journey of Dick Metz, a California surf pioneer, as he travels the world from 1958 to 1961. Metz's adventures lead him to discover the "perfect wave" at Cape St. Francis in South Africa, which inspires Bruce Brown to create "The Endless Summer" and revolutionize the sport of surfing. The film also documents Metz's return to South Africa at the age of 90 to retrace his original journey. It features interviews with influential figures in the surfing world, including Metz, Bruce Brown, and other surfers. The premiere of the film at the Newport Beach Film Festival is particularly special for director Richard Yelland, as it tells a personal story rooted in his hometown.

Plot

Birth of The Endless Summer follows Californian surf pioneer, Dick Metz, as he vagabonds the globe from 1958-1961-revealing the untold story behind one of the most watched and beloved documentaries of all time, The Endless Summer.

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Directed by

Richard Yelland

Cast

Robert August, Bruce Brown, Dana Brown

Crew

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Production Countries

South Africa, United States of America

Production Companies

Adventure Entertainment

Awards

4 wins

Trailers
Birth of the Endless Summer Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
9
Average Rating
8.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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