
Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis
2023
1 hr 23 min
English
Discovery of Cape St. Francis
The documentary "Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis" reveals the untold story behind Bruce Brown's iconic film "The Endless Summer." It follows the journey of Dick Metz, a California surf pioneer, as he travels the world from 1958 to 1961. Metz's adventures lead him to discover the "perfect wave" at Cape St. Francis in South Africa, which inspires Bruce Brown to create "The Endless Summer" and revolutionize the sport of surfing. The film also documents Metz's return to South Africa at the age of 90 to retrace his original journey. It features interviews with influential figures in the surfing world, including Metz, Bruce Brown, and other surfers. The premiere of the film at the Newport Beach Film Festival is particularly special for director Richard Yelland, as it tells a personal story rooted in his hometown.
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- Released
- Production
- Adventure Entertainment
Keywords
- surfing
- surf
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Top Cast

Robert August as Self

Bruce Brown as Self

Dana Brown as Self
Michael Hynson as Self

Rob Machado as Self
Alex Mecl as Self
Dick Metz as Self

Kelly Slater as Self
Top Crew
Richard Yelland · Director
Matthew Johnston · Editor
Alex Mecl · Producer
Jon Fitzgerald · Producer
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