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These Are...Better Days

These Are...Better Days

January 1, 1999

57m

Documentary

Overview

Bill Ballard's narrated "surfari" showcases some of the hottest riders in the world digging into the waves at the sweetest surf spots on the globe. Ballard captures the magic of Australia's J-Bay during the Billabong Pro, the drama of Hawaii's epic Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, some rare spots in Portugal and barrel riding at Teahupoo's Gotcha Tahiti Pro. Surfers include Bruce and Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and many others.

Directed by

Bill Ballard

Where to watch

In United States

Stream

The Surf Network Amazon Channel

Cast

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