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The Big Sea

The Big Sea

2025•1h 15m•Documentary

The price of the perfect wave is greater than you think

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.

Lewis Arnold · Director

Chris Nelson · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 20, 2025

Actors

Belinda Baggs

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Noah Lane

Noah Lane

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Sandy Kerr

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Lea Brassy

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Patch Wilson

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Jamie R. Brisick

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Chad Nelsen

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Chris Hines

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Amanda Chinchelli

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