A surfing documentary of a different sort, AKA delves into the lives of six female pro surfers, all of whom are at the top of their game. Gallaz, the premier supplier of clothing and shoes for women in Xtreme sports, spons... more »ors a team of surfers comprised of Melanie Bartels, Rochelle Ballard, Karlee Mackie, Rebecca Woods, Belen Connelly, and Layne Beachley, and these girls are among the best female surfers in the world. Beautifully shot on 16mm in stunning coastal locations, this inspiring and fascinating exploration combines personal interviews with breathtaking action footage, all set to an upbeat, catchy soundtrack that includes tracks by Jem, Spiderbait, and Liz Phair, among others. The girls are uninhibited in front of the camera, allowing the viewer to get to know them and to understand their experiences, which makes for an intimate, motivational, and utterly engrossing documentary.« less
Creators:Melanie Bartels, Helen Connelly Genres:Sports Sub-Genres:Sports Studio:Build World Wide Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 06/28/2005 Release Year: 2005 Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English