

The Big Sea
2025-06-20 · 75 min · Not rated
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.
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- Lewis Arnold
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Noah LaneSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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