8/16/2008

Documentary Film Of The Day: Surfwise...

As those of you who follow my recommendations have noticed, I am a huge fan of docs about subjects that are unconventional and nonconformist. During the 1950's Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz was a prominent physician with a bright future in politics when he realized that his love of surfing trumped a life of materialism and ambition. He found a sexually compatible wife, ditched his medical practice and political aspirations, and together they raised 9 children in a cramped motor home, spending their days surfing and learning through experience. It was a utopian existence of sorts. Things eventually changed as the kids reached puberty and started to rebel. Some realized how ill-equipped they were to deal with a world they had not had much exposure to. "Surfwise" is an fascinating film about a very atypical family. Check it out!

5 comments:

Dr Zibbs said...

Did they rebel by applying to medical school?

Dr. Monkey Von Monkerstein said...

You find the best docs to watch. I'll definitely see this one. Have you ever seen the one about Dr. Bronner the soap guy?

Falwless said...

Wow, this sounds really interesting.

GETkristiLOVE said...

I have a lot of doc catching up to do!

Falwless said...

Hey, I saw this doc last week and it was FANTASTIC.

Great film. Great recommendation!