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Unlike the MPAA we do not assign one inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest, depending on quantity and context. |
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Documentary about the mystique of
surfing, that profiles prominent surfers and several prime, exotic
and odd surfing locations from all over the world: We see surfers
tackling the enormous waves of Oahu's North Shore, riding waves
created by oil supertankers in the Gulf, immersing themselves in the
frigid waters of Ireland, and even being conveyed by the undersized
waves of Lake Michigan. With Rochelle Ballard, Layne Beachley, Laird
Hamilton, Keala Kennelly and Darrick Doerner. Directed by Dana
Brown. [1:27]
SEX/NUDITY 1 - We see several people in bathing suits;
women wear bikinis that reveal some cleavage.
VIOLENCE/GORE 1 - Many scenes feature gigantic and
rather scary waves. There's talk of death and injury while surfing.
We see a paraplegic surfer who explains that he broke his back when
he wiped out and hit the bottom, and we see a man holding his
injured shoulder. Surfers talk of a razor sharp coral reef and of
waves "having teeth." They also talk of white sharks and the fear of
attack.
PROFANITY 2 - 3 scatological terms, several mild
obscenities, and a couple of religious exclamations. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Surfing lifestyle, dangerous
sports, the Irish troubles, Jimmy Hoffa, Vietnam, sharks.
MESSAGE - Surfing is about pure fun, and the size and
location of the wave doesn't matter as long as one has fun surfing.
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