The Surf Ballroom
Brief Synopsis
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A portrait of the Surf, one of America's best-known ballrooms and the site of the last performances of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson in 1959. Documents the cultural, social and economic forces that affected the lives of four generations through their relationship w
Cast & Crew
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Narration
Nelson E Breen
Producer
Debra Lass
Producer
John Leiendecker
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Surf Ballroom
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Central Educational Network; Independent Television Service; Iowa Public Television
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A portrait of the Surf, one of America's best-known ballrooms and the site of the last performances of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson in 1959. Documents the cultural, social and economic forces that affected the lives of four generations through their relationship with this single ballroom in the small midwestern town of Clear Lake, Iowa.
Film Details
Also Known As
Surf Ballroom
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Central Educational Network; Independent Television Service; Iowa Public Television
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
