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201284 minPGdocumentary

Boardroom

201284 minPGdocumentary

A handful of pioneers built wooden surfboards in their garages, laying the groundwork for a lifestyle that would influence future generations.

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A handful of pioneers built wooden surfboards in their garages, laying the groundwork for a lifestyle that would influence future generations.

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Markus Davidsdirector

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In California's surf culture, a group of innovators crafted wooden surfboards in their garages during the 1960s. These pioneers, unaware of their impact, laid the groundwork for a lifestyle that would influence future generations. Their stories reveal the origins of a movement that transcended mere sport, shaping a community and an industry. "Boardroom" captures the spirit of these early surfboard builders and the legacy they created. The film runs for 84 minutes and was released in 2012.

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