Andy Irons: Kissed by God

"The life. The legend. The hidden battle."

Sep 11 2018 Not Rated 1h 40m
Documentary

A film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. He was the pride of Hawaii and revered around the world for his blue collar rise to fame and success. However, many were unaware of his internal battles that led to his demise. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States, the untold story of Andy’s life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases.

Plot

A film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. Andy struggled with the same demons that millions of people worldwide battle with daily. Andy was an incredible presence on the world stage as the "People's Champion." He was the pride of Hawaii and revered around the world for his blue collar rise to fame and success. However, many were unaware of his internal battles that led to his demise. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States, the untold story of Andy's life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases.

Written by

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Directed by

Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Josh Taft

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Teton Gravity Research

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
919
Average Rating
8.1 out of 10
Metascore
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