This is a tale of the power we have as individuals and as a community to effect change.
The Film
This fully independent documentary was filmed over three years in the USA, Australia, France, Spain, UK and Ireland. Director
Lewis Arnold and writer Chris Nelson have followed the story from the communities of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, through to the wave rich beaches of California, to the heart of the surf industry and beyond.
Speaking with surf brands, industry leaders, surfers, cultural commentators and environmental campaigners, we ask: “Can you live with the true cost of a Neoprene wetsuit?” and, “Will surfing lead the charge of the outdoors industry and beyond, away from Neoprene, to a more viable alternative?”
The Team
Lewis Arnold
Director
An award-winning, self-shooting director and former photojournalist, Lewis’s work experiments with levels of representation to build an arresting aesthetic and narrative that engages and asks questions of the viewer. He is renowned for confronting the environmental responsibility of surfing and exploring the clash of surfing’s countercultural roots with commercial and corporate interests prevalent today.
Chris Nelson
Writer and Producer
Former magazine editor, journalist and critically acclaimed writer, Chris cut his teeth in the world of action sports. He has written documentary series and authored numerous bestselling books including COLD WATER SOULS, an anthropological journey in search of surfing’s pioneers, and can often be found interviewing and writing about counter culture’s icons and anti-heroes.
Demi Taylor
Executive Producer
Demi is a best-selling author, contributing to the media on action sports topics. She works with filmmakers and musicians as a consultant and producer and is the co-founder and director of an international film festival.