The Big Sea
“The price of the perfect wave is greater than you think”
2025•1h 15m•Released
Documentary
Surfing is killing it. This $10 billion global industry – built on the dream of carefree spirits, crystal clear waters and an even clearer connection to the natural world – has never been more popular. Surfing has set out its stall as the champion of environmental issues. But surfing has a dirty secret… and people are dying. A ground-breaking and compelling documentary shot over three years in California, Louisiana, UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Australia.
Director
Lewis Arnold
Writer
Chris Nelson
Cast
Belinda Baggs
Self
Noah Lane
Self
Sandy Kerr
Self
Lea Brassy
Self
Patch Wilson
Self
Jamie R. Brisick
Self
Chad Nelsen
Self
Chris Hines
Self
Amanda Chinchelli
Self
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