Down the Barrel (2007)

The essence of surfing is an elusive ideal Part sport part stateofmind an avenue for selfexpression a metaphor for freedom a ritual a competitive event a dangerous journey a dance Nature supplies the power and with the proper balance of respect and resistance we enjoy the ride From the North Shore of Oahu to the end of the road in Tahiti From Australia to California from Florida to France the worlds greatest surfers share their insights and show us how and why its done Their skill and the thrill of the experience are captured as never before in this documentary What is the secret to surfings global appeal The answer is revealed by Floridas Kelly Slater Californias Rob Machado Hawaiis Kalani Robb and Australias Joel Parkinson through their own voices in DOWN THE BARREL The sport of Surfing is displayed for what it is WITHOUT SCRIPT WITHOUT ANIMATION WITHOUT HYPE