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The Cigarette Surfboard

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An impassioned surfer, Taylor Lane, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. The Cigarette Surfboard takes Taylor around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the ocean through science, education, art, business and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters (including Jack Johnson, Cliff Kapono, Easkey Britton and Mikey February), Taylor returns home to California and uses the Ciggy Boards to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. The Ciggy Boards become the symbol of a grassroots campaign to hold Big Tobacco accountable for their toxic, plastic waste. This immersive documentary provides viewers an up close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the ocean's wellbeing. Surfing is the medium, but the message is universal.

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Beth Accomando KPBS.org 02/19/2025
The film is a beautiful and inspiring portrait of activism. Go to Full Review Bill Arceneaux Moviegoing with Bill 10/27/2024
3/5
Incredibly engaging, very smart, and totally rad. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joshua B @RT56261946 15h I have been to two live screenings and love the message, cinematography and watching the fascinatingly peculiar cigarette surfboards being ridden around the world by some of my favorite surfers. I would surely encourage friends and family to watch this movie! See more Daniel R @RT38744937 1d What an accomplishment. This documentary is incredibly well made, with stunning cinematography, excellent editing, and a story that's both entertaining and inspiring. You can tell how much passion and hard work went into every detail. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone, whether they surf or not. See more Brooke H @RT68601112 1d beautifully done, including the message, the visuals, the interviews, and the story altogether. went to a screening at my college and they were clearly so passionate about this project. loved it! See more Kay G @heykay 1d I saw the film Nov 21, 2025, at The Waterfront in Venice. The movie in interesting and informative, and entertaining! Visually beautiful. It needs to be seen as a teaching tool and as an enjoyable experience, all rolled into one!! See more Morgan K @RT23453394 1d Beautiful marriage of ocean stewardship, science and surf action, all with a great soundtrack and cinematography! See more rick W @RT91432010 1d Recently, we watched, The Cigarette Surfboard. What might be a stinky subject, becomes a cause, a passion and a movement. Loved the movie, loved the cause and love what this is aimed at for the world. Watch this movie and learn about an environmental movement that needs to be embraced by all lovers of the sea, all lovers of our planet. See more Read all reviews
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Ben Judkins

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Taylor Lane

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Jack Johnson

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Cliff Kapono

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Easkey Britton

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Fergal Smith

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Synopsis An impassioned surfer, Taylor Lane, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. The Cigarette Surfboard takes Taylor around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the ocean through science, education, art, business and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters (including Jack Johnson, Cliff Kapono, Easkey Britton and Mikey February), Taylor returns home to California and uses the Ciggy Boards to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. The Ciggy Boards become the symbol of a grassroots campaign to hold Big Tobacco accountable for their toxic, plastic waste. This immersive documentary provides viewers an up close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the ocean's wellbeing. Surfing is the medium, but the message is universal.
Director
Ben Judkins
Producer
Taylor Lane, Ben Judkins
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m