“The Endless Summer” Defined Surf Culture on Its Own Terms

When Bruce Brown set out to document a trip around the world as two surfers bypass seasonal chill in order to ride a continuous summer surf, he contributed to spreading the culture of California. "The Endless Summer" is the embodiment of the California Dream, giving a valid reinterpretation to surf culture from careless teen beach parties to seasoned pro athletes — with a heavy helping of the California sun. Featuring interviews with pro surfer Joyce Hoffman, film distributor R. Paul Allen and Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center archivist Dan Foote.

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