rid giantsthis documentary trace the history of surf and follow three other well make and acclaim surfer film and dana brown endless summer and it follow up endless summer ii by bruce brown and dana son and and step into liquid ( imax ) . i saw the first and not the others . while the surfing footage be spectacular and i value most the film maker historic perspective . he take u back to the sport origins almost a hundred year ago and and show how it evolve to it present form . this include extensive interview with leading personality and performer and how surfboard design change over time and which beach in hawaii and california be most frequent by the world class surfer and and what an incredible adrenalin rush the sport provide them . the athlete live for month at a time on beach and surfed from dawn to dusk and camp on rudimentary bunk and fish for food and and go back out on their board the next day . what a euphoric way to spend your youthful day . we see how the medium discover and promote the sport after a slow start . what be the big boost to the sport . believe it or not and it be the movie gidget and although i suspect copyright issue may prevent credit the beachboys surf song like surfer girl and surf usa . the surf magazine and encyclopedia of surf ( who know there be such a tome ) be mention for their contribution . we also see commentary from the pioneer of the sport and their family and and how the current generation benefit from the originator in the 1960s . one such story be how 40 year old laird hamilton and consider today great surfer and bond with an early leading surfer and introduce him to his single mom and who he marry before become his step dad . a rouse musical background of contemporary music from all eras accompany the story . have i whet your appetite . wonderful . have a great ride .