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Surfwise

Play trailer Poster for Surfwise R,  2007,  1h 33m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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98% Tomatometer 46 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Forsaking a traditional home life, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz and his wife raise their large brood in a 24-foot camper and spend their time surfing.
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Critics Consensus

An intriguing account of a unique family.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader Dec 17, 2008
The fallout decades later provides the drama in this documentary by Doug Pray, who lets his eccentric octogenarian subject off a little too easy. Go to Full Review
Joe Leydon Houston Chronicle Jul 18, 2008
3/4
A provocative documentary about a man who dropped out to follow a dream that gradually evolved into something not unlike a nightmare. Go to Full Review
Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Jun 26, 2008
3.5/4
Not just the story of one man's obsessive quest to find harmony on a plank of wood, Surfwise offers a cautionary tale about parenting, homeschooling (camper-schooling, actually), sibling rivalries and family sacrifice. Go to Full Review
Felicia Feaster Charleston City Paper Jan 28, 2020
[A] wonderful, captivating documentary. Go to Full Review
Mike D'Angelo Esquire Magazine Oct 17, 2018
You can't stop watching, but every fiber of your being is still shouting, "Put the goddamn camera down!" Go to Full Review
Marty Mapes Movie Habit Apr 21, 2009
3.5/4
New Bohemian lifestyle: good, bad, or neutral? Go to Full Review
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Doug Pray

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Doug Pray

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Todd Wagner

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Mark Cuban

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Joana Vicente

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Jason Kliot

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Surfwise

The Paskowitz family home in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Adam Paskowitz in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Adam Paskowitz in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Five of the Paskowitz children in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Doug Pray, director of SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. The Paskowitz family in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. The Paskowitz family in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Doc Paskowitz in SURFWISE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Surfwise (2007) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Forsaking a traditional home life, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz and his wife raise their large brood in a 24-foot camper and spend their time surfing.
Director
Doug Pray
Producer
Graydon Carter, Tommy Means, Jonathan Paskowitz, Matt Weaver
Screenwriter
Doug Pray
Production Co
HDNet
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual Material)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 31, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$268.6K
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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