Forty-nine well-known surfers, including ten-time world champion Kelly Slater, appear in a documentary about a surf gang from Sydney's Maroubra Beach.
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Forty-nine well-known surfers, including ten-time world champion Kelly Slater, appear in a documentary about a surf gang from Sydney's Maroubra Beach.
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Sunny Abberton, a member of the Bra Boys, narrates the story of a surf gang from Maroubra Beach in Sydney, Australia. Released in March 2007, the documentary features interviews with gang members, including Koby and Jai Abberton, and prominent surfers like Kelly Slater and Laird Hamilton. It addresses themes of loyalty and belonging while detailing the gang's impact on local culture. The film became Australia's highest-grossing non-IMAX documentary and won Best Documentary at the 2008 Movie EXTRA Filmink Awards.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Bra Boys, a unique surf gang from Maroubra Beach.
- See appearances from ten-time world champion Kelly Slater.
- Follow the story of the Abberton brothers and their lives.
Did You Know
- Bra Boys became Australia's highest-grossing non-IMAX documentary.
- The film features 49 well-known surfers, including Kelly Slater.
- Russell Crowe served as the producer and narrator of the film.
- The documentary was released on DVD on August 16, 2007.
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Who directed the Bra Boys documentary?
Sunny Abberton co-directed the film with Macario De Souza.
What was the release date of Bra Boys in the United States?
The film had a limited release in the United States on 11 April 2008.
Which award did Bra Boys win at the 2008 Movie EXTRA Filmink Awards?
Bra Boys won the Best Documentary award at the 2008 Movie EXTRA Filmink Awards.
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