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Self Discovery for Social Survival
Self Discovery for Social Survival
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Self Discovery for Social Survival

2019
54m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

54m

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Storyline

Self Discovery for Social Survival is a collaborative surf and music film produced by Brooklyn based record label, Mexican Summer and Pilgrim Surf + Supply, a New York based surf and outdoor brand. Filmed in Mexico, the Maldives and Iceland in three separate vignettes, musicians (Allah Las, Connan Mockasin, Andrew Van Wyngarden of MGMT, and Peaking Lights) alongside pro-surfers,embark on a journey that combines a symbiotic relationship between music and the waves, the environment, and local culture. Poetically narrated by the legendary avant-garde film maker Jonas Mekas.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
54m
Jun 15, 2019
Digital Release
Jun 18, 2019
Languages
English
Director
Chris Gentile
Production
Mexican Summer
Mexican Summer
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekas

Narrator (voice)

Stephanie Gilmore

Stephanie Gilmore

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