Splinters

2011

1h 34m

Documentary

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82%

11 Reviews

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80%

500+ Ratings

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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.

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amazing doc. i really enjoyed it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Awesome Documentary!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

just a damn good flick, very entertaining

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Tom Keogh

Seattle Times

A hybrid work that will appeal to both surf-movie fanatics and armchair sociologists.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 16, 2012

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Matt Singer

Time Out Chicago

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.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 10, 2012

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Wait for it to hit the small screen.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 3, 2012

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Jennifer Merin

About.com

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.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 6, 2012

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

[VIDEO] Adam Pesce's absorbing cross-cultural documentary about a small indigenous community in the village of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea provides an intimate view into an island culture revolutionized by one thing, a surfboard.

Rated: B+

Jan 30, 2012

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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: Daniel Davila, Alan Siegel, Catherine Davila, Danielle Robinson, Paul Morgan
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 34m