Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)

0.0/10 • 75 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Jack Johnson

Self

Chris Malloy

Self

Keith Malloy

Self

Gerry Lopez

Self

Rob Machado

Self

Kelly Slater

Self

Ben Harper

Self

John John Florence

Self

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