BRA BOYS SURF DOCUMENTARY TO BE TURNED INTO HOLLYWOOD FILM

28 Sep 2007     Z-Boy

Based on a true story, the documentary traces the fate of 4 brothers Sunny, Koby, Jai, and Dakota Abberton known as the “Bra Boys” who through surfing, are able to make their way through the hardships of a gang-riddled lifestyle. It explores many social issues of this maligned surf community, with shots from helicopter police reminiscent of the riots in LA and rough justice dealt to certain sects of society. Full of great surf images and huge waves from Kobi Abberton’s big-wave professional career, mixed with a heavy dose of insider secrets like the handshake and tattoos, “Bra Boys” is a slice of cultural history, including the outcome of a major criminal case, that explains a great deal about Australia’s historical stigma associated with surfing, and the trust-factor and gang-like family ties created simply as a way of survival.

“Bra Boys” shows how some sports are the exit to personal hell, similar to surfing and skateboarding in “Dogtown and the Z-Boys” documentary. It also proves why some surfers are so tough and dedicated as surfing is clearly their ticket out of a horrible home life or unimaginable community situation.

Because the documentary crosses so many boundaries, the movie is not what one would consider a typical surf flick. Rather, it’s content is the sort that has already created a significant buzz particularly among marginalized youth culture, who can relate to similar situations.

The story of the “Bra Boys” has just been optioned by Brian Grazer with Imagine Entertainment, and they will be putting out the film starring Russell Crowe, which will also be Crowe’s directorial debut, scheduled for next year. Meanwhile, the theatrical release of the documentary will premiere in January ’08.

For more information check out www.braboysfilm.com

Extract taken from labelnetworks.com