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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.

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post Wait for it to hit the small screen. Rated: 2/4 Feb 3, 2012 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member amazing doc. i really enjoyed it Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member Awesome Documentary! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member just a damn good flick, very entertaining Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 34m