Bra Boys


1h 26m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Documents the cultural evolution of the inner-Sydney beach-side suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle of its youth--the tattooed and much maligned surf community known as the Bra Boys. Explores their success in professional big wave surfing, their international reputation for hard partying and

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Interview
Sports
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.
Distribution Company
SLOWHAND CINEMA/SLOWHAND RELEASING; Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.; Slowhand Releasing

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Synopsis

Documents the cultural evolution of the inner-Sydney beach-side suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle of its youth--the tattooed and much maligned surf community known as the Bra Boys. Explores their success in professional big wave surfing, their international reputation for hard partying and rough justice, and touches on their running battle with authorities. The film shows their absolute reliance on one another to fit into a society in which they are displaced and, at times, disinterested. Follows how the evolution of Maroubra, coupled with the historical stigma associated with Australia's rebellious surf community, has contributed to their social displacement.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Interview
Sports
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.
Distribution Company
SLOWHAND CINEMA/SLOWHAND RELEASING; Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.; Slowhand Releasing

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Spring April 11, 2008

Released in United States on Video August 12, 2008

Feature directorial debut for Sunny Abberton.

Released in United States Spring April 11, 2008

Released in United States on Video August 12, 2008