Water Brother

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Water Brother

Released Jul 12

1h 30m

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WATER BROTHER is a feature documentary that follows the life of Sid Abbruzzi, an East Coast legend and culture icon. The film explores Sid's lifelong passion for surfing, skating, and his commitment to protecting the sport's history and culture. Through a mix of never-before-seen archival film, personal interviews, and large format cinematic footage, including interviews with culture giants such as Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, Selema Masekela and more; this documentary takes the audience on a journey through the history of surfing and skating -- from 1960s Newport to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa's Jeffrey's Bay, and beyond. As Sid approaches the age of 72, the film captures the final days of his famous Water Brothers Surf & Skate shop, set to be demolished. It delves into the impact of the shop's closure on the local community and the broader surf and skate world. The documentary emphasizes the importance of memory, personal history, and living in the moment, reminding us to cherish our past and preserve cultural heritage. WATER BROTHER is a poignant reflection on a life well-lived and a heartfelt tribute to the enduring spirit of surf culture. It celebrates the individuals and places that transcend surfing and skating from mere hobbies, showing how one man's dedication can inspire an entire community.

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NYC Movie Guru

Heartfelt, well-edited and illuminating.

Jul 26, 2024

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Loren King

Newport This Week (RI)

Rhode Island natives Charles Kinnane and Daniel Kinnane direct in a loose, rollicking style that suits the one-of-a-kind Abbruzzi and his Water Bros. legend.

Jul 11, 2024

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Shannon

Really fantastic look into the man himself and all the amazing work he's done so far for this community. Felt the love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Marian R

Really enjoyed this. Amazed the super-8 film survived Sid”s teenage and middle years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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Leslie S

Well written, shot and directed. I don’t skate or surf and I’ve already seen it twice. Sid is, clearly, an amazing human creating quite a legacy for himself and his community. Bravo! This film deserves some major recognition!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Bob M

Great story and well produced!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Mike E

An overall great movie. Very well shot and a very captivating story. Being a life long New England skateboarder this story really struck a nerve with me. If it wasn’t for people like Sid there would be no skateboarding in New England. It’s a beautiful story about a one of a kind man who truly had a great impact on skateboarding and surfing in New England and beyond.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Sarah P

Though this film is about a small shop in Rhode Island, small surf/skate shops everywhere can relate. When you’re up against rising rents and corporate stores, watching the water brother journey has really made me want to focus on shopping local! Sids passion for life and passion for helping others is apparent throughout the film and you cant help but feel inspired by it. I recommend seeing this movie a few times! Then getting some WB merch asap!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Charles Francis Kinnane

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Daniel Kinnane

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Sid Abbruzzi

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Tony Hawk

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Shepard Fairey

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Selema Masekela

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WATER BROTHER is a feature documentary that follows the life of Sid Abbruzzi, an East Coast legend and culture icon. The film explores Sid's lifelong passion for surfing, skating, and his commitment to protecting the sport's history and culture. Through a mix of never-before-seen archival film, personal interviews, and large format cinematic footage, including interviews with culture giants such as Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, Selema Masekela and more; this documentary takes the audience on a journey through the history of surfing and skating -- from 1960s Newport to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa's Jeffrey's Bay, and beyond. As Sid approaches the age of 72, the film captures the final days of his famous Water Brothers Surf & Skate shop, set to be demolished. It delves into the impact of the shop's closure on the local community and the broader surf and skate world. The documentary emphasizes the importance of memory, personal history, and living in the moment, reminding us to cherish our past and preserve cultural heritage. WATER BROTHER is a poignant reflection on a life well-lived and a heartfelt tribute to the enduring spirit of surf culture. It celebrates the individuals and places that transcend surfing and skating from mere hobbies, showing how one man's dedication can inspire an entire community.

Director: Charles Francis Kinnane, Daniel Kinnane
Producer: Colin R Moniz, William Kinnane, Jeffrey Azize
Distributor: The Kinnane Brothers
Production Co: Kinnane Brothers
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m