Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC
2026•1h 15m•Released
Documentary
Chronicles Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, weaving through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000). These classic films revealed Johnson’s artistic point of view through his lens and guitar, ultimately launching his music career. The film celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films. It also captures the shared spirit of exploration and creativity that continues to inspire his music and environmentalism today.
Director
Emmett Malloy
Languages
English
Cast
Jack Johnson
Self
Kim Johnson
Self
Chris Malloy
Self
Emmett Malloy
Self
Keith Malloy
Self
Gerry Lopez
Self
Rob Machado
Self
Kelly Slater
Self
G. Love
Self
Ben Harper
Self
JP Plunier
Self
John John Florence
Self
Tamayo Perry
Self (archive footage)
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