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"The Endless Summer" (1966)
Long considered one of the most detailed and influential surf films (or documentary) ever made. It essentially introduced the world to the surf culture, documenting the lives of surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August, who traveled the world looking for that "perfect wave." The movie is also highly acclaimed for its photography, and the way it captured the relationship between man and the water — specifically the aforementioned ocean waves. And, as we'll see later on this list, it spawned a sequel that was actually worthy of viewing.