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Under the Sun - Surfing movie review
Under the Sun, directed by Cyrus Sutton, is a one-of-a-kind surfing flick that centers on the distinctions between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast in Australia (as well as the not-so-distinct features.) The Gold Coast is a sort of photocopy of SoCal and is the hub of the Association of Surfing Professionals with all that comes along with it. Byron Bay, only an hour south down the coast, is the soul surfer headquarters of Australia. The movie tells the story of the clash (of sorts) between these two visions of surfing. These visions are personified in the movie by Rabbit Bartholomew of ASP fame on the part of the Gold Coast, and Nat Young and his brood on behalf of Byron Bay.
Under the Sun features beautiful cinematography and great use of of graphics, particularly to show the geography of the Gold Coast and the differences between the Bryon Bay soul surfers and Coolangatta shredders. It’s funny, entertaining and an insightful look into surfing and the surfing industry down undah.
Perhaps one of the most interesting scene is the one following a shortboarder carving his way around approximately 24 other surfers in the water. The point is of that part of this piece is clearly that with the success of ASP and the advent of pro surfing has come the explosion of surfers in the water.
Under the Sun tells a great story featuring interviews with the likes of Rabbit Bartholomew, Nat Young and Beau Young as well as plenty of great locals in their natural habitat. A great flick for anyone who is interested in Australian surfing, and more to the point, the divide and collision of two surfing cultures.
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