Join the filmmakers and Sid Abbruzzi, the East Coast surf legend, for the San Diego premiere of “Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story” a poignant reflection on a life well-lived and a tribute to surf culture.
This film will show at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. as part of the Coronado Island Film Festival. Tickets can be purchased at https://coronadofilmfest.com/
The documentary follows the life of Abbruzzi, an East Coast legend and culture icon. The film explores Abbruzzi’s lifelong passion for surfing, skating and his commitment to protecting the sport’s history and culture.Â
Through a mix of archival film, personal interviews and large format cinematic footage, including exclusive interviews with Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, and other giants of the surf and skate world, this documentary takes the audience on a journey through the history of surfing and skating: from 1960s Newport, to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa’s Jeffrey’s Bay, and beyond.
Abbruzzi will be in attendance for a Q&A discussion with directors Charles Kinnane and Daniel Kinnane following the showing.
