{"product_id":"the-surfers-journal-biographies-jeff-hakman-larry-bertlemann-1","title":"The Surfer's Journal: Biographies: Jeff Hakman \/ Larry Bertlemann","description":"The Surfer's Journal: Biographies: Jeff Hakman \/ Larry Bertlemann DVD VIDEO 2003 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e The Surfer's Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2003 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE SURFER'S JOURNAL: BIOGRAPHIES: JEFF HAKMAN \/ LARRY BERTLEMANN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Surfer's Journal: Biographies – Jeff Hakman \u0026amp; Larry Bertlemann — an intimate portrait of two figures whose riding, personalities, and careers helped define the shape of modern surfing. This documentary traces Hakman and Bertlemann from their formative years through breakthrough moments on the world stage, showing how their innovations in technique, board selection, and competitive mindset resonated beyond individual heats to influence a generation of surfers and the broader surf culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt around archival surf footage and rare photos, the film pairs evocative classic sequences with candid interviews from contemporaries, friends, and the surfers themselves. Viewers get a sense of the era’s aesthetic and atmosphere—beachside gatherings, evolving surf breaks, and the dawning of the professional contest scene—while also witnessing the personal stories that shaped each man’s approach to waves, travel, and life on the water. The parallels and contrasts between Hakman and Bertlemann illuminate themes of rivalry, camaraderie, technical evolution, and the global spread of surf culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunning 62 minutes (NTSC), this well-crafted profile offers both compelling action and thoughtful context, making it essential viewing for surf historians and fans of documentary filmmaking alike. With its trove of archival material, interviews with key figures, and standout classic surfing highlights, it serves as a concise chronicle of pivotal personalities in surf history. Collector's item for fans of surf history and documentary film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Surfer\u0026#39;s Journal","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51898272678166,"sku":"136917","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202609172025490628c329fba034.jpg?v=1789702203","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-surfers-journal-biographies-jeff-hakman-larry-bertlemann-1","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}