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Splinters

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Filmmaker Adam Pesce examines the evolution and impact of surfing in a village in Papua New Guinea as residents prepare for their first-ever national surfing championship.

Critics Reviews

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Tom Keogh Seattle Times 08/16/2012
3/4
A hybrid work that will appeal to both surf-movie fanatics and armchair sociologists. Go to Full Review Matt Singer Time Out Chicago 02/10/2012
3/5
Though Splinters emulates a laid-back surfer-dude vibe all too well in its sluggish middle third, the final surf-off is a total white-knuckler. Go to Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post 02/03/2012
2/4
Wait for it to hit the small screen. Go to Full Review Jennifer Merin About.com 02/06/2012
4/5
The surf's up in Papua New Guinea, and rivalry is intense as Vanimo villagers compete for a slot on their national surfing team -- and a fast track ticket to status and the wide world beyond their beaches. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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01/10/2013 amazing doc. i really enjoyed it See more 07/21/2012 Powerful and moving documentary on aspiring surfers in Papua New Guinea. It focuses on their surf skills and domestic struggles in equal measure, both are presented well. See more 06/27/2012 Had such a great time the other night watching this captivating documentary by Adam Pesce. I was hooked from the opening footage and was not only entertained but educated about the surfing culture of Papua New Guinea and the passion and struggles that fuel the islands top competitors. See more 03/09/2012 Awesome Documentary! See more 03/08/2012 just a damn good flick, very entertaining See more 03/08/2012 Refreshing to see a sport documentary of a different kind. I've never (seriously) surfed - but this film sheds light on the sport's culture in a different context. Great film. Must see. See more Read all reviews
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Adam Pesce

Director

Adam Pesce

Producer

Perrin Chiles

Producer

Daniel Davila

Executive Producer

Alan Siegel

Executive Producer

Catherine Davila

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Adam Pesce examines the evolution and impact of surfing in a village in Papua New Guinea as residents prepare for their first-ever national surfing championship.
Director
Adam Pesce
Producer
Adam Pesce, Perrin Chiles
Production Co
Divisadero Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 34m