Men of Wood & Foam
“The Men Who Shaped Australian Surfing. The Story of The Brookvale Six.”
2016•Released
Documentary
Filled with rare archive footage and frequently hilarious interviews with the trailblazers themselves, Men of Wood & Foam is a compelling look at Australian surf culture in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Looking at surf music, industry development and the historical context of the era with the biting wit writer and surf journo Phil Jarratt is known for, the film is a lively and fun look back at an era that now feels almost mystical.
Director
Shaun Cairns
Writer
Phil Jarratt
Studio
Panga Productions
Cast
Barry Bennett
Himself
Scott Dillon
Himself
Danny Keogh
Himself
Bill Wallace
Himself
Gordon Woods
Himself
Greg McDonagh
Himself
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