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Momentum Generation

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Momentum Generation (2018)
Momentum Generation: Behind The Scenes With Rob Machado
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A group of teenagers in Hawaii enter the world of professional competitive surfing in the 1990s and rise to super stardom.A group of teenagers in Hawaii enter the world of professional competitive surfing in the 1990s and rise to super stardom.A group of teenagers in Hawaii enter the world of professional competitive surfing in the 1990s and rise to super stardom.

  • Directors
    • Jeff Zimbalist
    • Michael Zimbalist
  • Writers
    • Jeff Zimbalist
    • Michael Zimbalist
  • Stars
    • Jeannie Chesser
    • Tom DeLonge
    • Shane Dorian
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jeff Zimbalist
      • Michael Zimbalist
    • Writers
      • Jeff Zimbalist
      • Michael Zimbalist
    • Stars
      • Jeannie Chesser
      • Tom DeLonge
      • Shane Dorian
    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Momentum Generation: Behind The Scenes With Rob Machado
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    Momentum Generation: Behind The Scenes With Kelly Slater
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    Momentum Generation: Behind The Scenes With Kelly Slater
    Momentum Generation: Behind The Scenes With Kelly Slater
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    Momentum Generation: Behind The Scenes With Kelly Slater
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    Jeannie Chesser
    • Self
    Tom DeLonge
    Tom DeLonge
    • Self
    • (as Thomas DeLonge)
    Shane Dorian
    Shane Dorian
    • Self
    Fletcher Dragge
    • Self
    Sunny Garcia
    • Self
    Bob Hurley
    • Self
    Peter King
    • Self
    Taylor Knox
    • Self
    Jim Lindberg
    • Self
    Rob Machado
    Rob Machado
    • Self
    Al Merrick
    • Self
    Patrick O'Connell
    • Self
    • (as Pat O'Connell)
    Mark Occhilupo
    • Self
    Martin Potter
    • Self
    • (as Martin 'The Animal' Potter)
    Kalani Robb
    Kalani Robb
    • Self
    Janet Rollins
    • Self
    Scott Russo
    • Self
    Evan Slater
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Jeff Zimbalist
      • Michael Zimbalist
    • Writers
      • Jeff Zimbalist
      • Michael Zimbalist
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    10jedi9282

    Gnarly

    I came to see hot guys surf big waves, left with renewed motivation, inspiration, and faith in humanity.

    This was the most captivating documentary I have ever seen. Never a dull moment, lots of feels, lots of realness. It was fascinating watching these guys grow as human beings. Such a beautiful true story about hope, loss, struggle, success, failure, and finding oneself.

    This doc/film was so perfect, my biggest problem with it was the music they played at the end for the credits. I would have much more appreciated some Pennywise or Unwritten Law. So that's why I had to come here, rate it 10/10 and write this review.
    8tcorley-527-834255

    incredible

    I have never watched anything to do with surfing, but this documentary was very captivating. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and truly felt the sense of family between these guys. It was incredible. Thank you!
    10mrkline

    It pulls you in

    Awesome, this movie pulled me in like one of the big waves in the movie and held me until the end.
    9jstew-03283

    Moving, Mesmerizing, Beautiful!

    Was lucky enough to grow up in California and lived 2 years in Australia where I feel in love with surfing. Surfing is a beautiful, soulful experience more than any other sport I've played and this film captures this. But most of all it tells a wonderful story of a once in a generation group of guys who came together in their teens and changed surfing and became the best in the world. Most of it all it tells the story of friendship and how surfing saved them all from the broken life that could have befallen them if they didn't find this wonderful sport. Wonderful documentary for everyone ur regardless if you know anything about the sport. Watch it today!
    8psanam28

    This was beautiful

    Was reminiscing about old surfer movies like Big Wednesday, Endless Summer and others. This popped up and wow what a deep, painfully yet pleasant transparent look into the human soul it turned out to be. Huge thank you to everyone who put this together and allowed this honest look into the sport snd your lives, and friendships.

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      • November 5, 2018 (United States)
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      • Priority Pictures
      • DDC International
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      • 1h 43m(103 min)
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