The life of laird hamilton 2017 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. I read lairds book forces of nature years ago, so i knew a little about his life. The life of laird hamilton 2017 starring laird hamilton on dvd and bluray. The life of laird hamilton doesnt exactly wade deep into the psyche of the legendary surfer, but his spectacularly filmed exploits on the water are awfully fun to watch, even.
The life of laird hamilton includes incredible cinematography of hamiltons deathdefying surfing, but the film is also an intimate. Finding solace from an abusive home, he rebelled and funneled his energy into big wave. The life of laird hamilton dvd, 2018 at the best online prices at ebay. Hes teamed up with director rory kennedy for the mustsee film, take every wave. Rory kennedy, paul speaker, mark bailey, jack youngelson bigwave surfer laird hamilton has always seemed like an action figure sprung to life, complete with extraordinary physical abilities, a penchant for crisscrossing the globe, and a. I read laird s book forces of nature years ago, so i knew a little about his life. The life of laird hamilton in theaters on september 29. Finding solace from an abusive home, he rebelled and funneled his energy into big wave pipeline surfing, awakening a natural talent. For her latest feature, samari edited take every wave. The psychology of big wave surfing greg long, gary. Take every wave adds some depth to laird hamiltons life and passions that you may have already known, but you get a reinvigorated appreciation for when it comes to him doing some of the things he does in the film. Editor azin samari has cut everything from reality tv shows like the bachelorette and the hills to awardwinning documentaries such as the september issue. The life of laird hamilton, a documentary on the celebrity surfer from director rory kennedy last days in vietnam. With nick carroll, darrick doerner, laird hamilton, gabrielle reece.
The film tracks the remarkable life and legendary career of big wave surfer laird hamilton. Hamilton a bigwave surfer regarded as one of the greatest as a. The life of laird hamilton tracks the remarkable life and legendary career of big wave surfer laird hamilton. Much admired by the public, though often disdained or ignored by the surf industry itself, laird is a unique sports iconan athlete who has refused to compete professionally yet has dominated big wave surfing as no other figure. The laird hamilton story, directed by rory kennedy, it is the nuances, the sacrifice, the trials and split life, the balance in. Transcending the surf genre, this indepth portrait of a hardcharging athlete explores the fear. An excellent film lots of history and insight regarding the incredible man himself and some truly. The life of laird hamilton includes incredible cinematography of hamiltons deathdefying surfing, but the film is also an intimate look at the life of the man who became. Laird hamilton was the first surfer ever to tackle the biggest wave in the world and survive. The life of laird hamilton official trailer i hd i ifc films. The life of laird hamilton 2017 laird hamilton in take. This thrilling, upclose portrait traces hamilton s remarkable journey, from his rebellious childhood in. Surf documentary from oscarnominated documentarian rory kennedy that captures the remarkable life of legendary bigwave surfer laird hamilton.
Rory kennedys take every wave captures the remarkable and unconventional life of legendary big wave surfer laird hamilton. The life of laird hamilton is the remarkable story of an american icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Sep 01, 2017 this is the remarkable story of an american icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. I believe this film will take on a significance beyond that of the typical surfing movie. It doesnt paper over some of the bumps and bruises in his life but he doesnt spend enough introspection on them either, but it. But it was amazing watching video footage over the decades of how he progressed in life. The pioneering big wave surfer gets the full legacy treatment in rory kennedys riproaring account of a life spent conquering untamable walls of water, take every wave. The life of laird hamilton puts a sunny spin on that sentiment, portraying mr. The tagline for this years newport beach film festival is go deeper and that is certainly fitting for the opening night premiere film. The film may not shed any new light on hamilton, but the footage of him riding 100foothigh waves is. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Transcending the surf genre, this indepth portrait of a hardcharging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatnessand the cost that comes with it. This documentary from director rory kennedy certainly does.
The life of laird hamilton official trailer i hd i. This thrilling, upclose portrait traces hamiltons remarkable journey, from his rebellious childhood. Documentary films, sports documentaries, biographical documentaries, sports. Enter whats regarded as the longest wave in the world chicama, peru and join laird as he and his friends ride 810 foot waves stretching over a mile for up to 6 minutes atop the. Laird hamilton has brought big wave surfing into the mainstream and has since revolutionized the sport. The life of laird hamilton, the latest documentary from rory kennedy last days in vietnam, is partly the life story of hamilton, widely considered the worlds best bigwave. We spoke with samari before the film s premiere at the 2017. Watch on ifc films unlimited with prime video channels. With the assistance of a jet ski, which, as one commentator says, provides access toward waves too big and too powerful to paddle out to, he gets far enough out to hook on to waves 70, 80, 100 feet high. Laird hamilton is perhaps the greatest big wave surfer of all time, a living legend who has tamed some of the worlds mightiest waves. Amongst the surf community, he is also one of the most controversial figures, an innovator who has revolutionized the sport often. He is the subject of rory kennedys new film, take every wave.
Sweeping cinematography positions us in the lineup with a master playing the sea. The life of laird hamilton rory kennedys latest documentary plays it safe as it profiles a living legend of surfing. Transcending the surf genre, this indepth portrait of a hardcharging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a. The laird hamilton story, directed by rory kennedy, it is the nuances, the sacrifice, the trials and split life, the balance in play and family, that are candidly explored throughout. Much admired by the public, though often disdained or ignored by the surf industry itself, laird is a unique sports iconan athlete who has refused to compete professionally yet has dominated big wave surfing as no other. Amongst the surf community, he is also one of the most controversial figures, an innovator who has revolutionised the sport often to the dismay of purists. If you like good documentaries and big wave surfing, then this is a really fun film to watch. Laird hamiltons life is unlike many others in that his pursuit of excellent physical condition and forwardthinking waveriding is still thriving at the age of 53. This is the remarkable story of an american icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. If you like good documentaries and bigwave surfing, then this is a really fun film to watch. Filmmaker rory kennedy provides an account of the career of big wave surfer laird hamilton.
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