Momentum Generation (2018)

In the heart of the surfing world, a legendary group of wave riders - Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Taylor Knox, Benji Weatherley, Kalani Robb, Ross Williams, Taylor Steele, and Pat O'Connell - unite their voices for the very first time. They invite viewers into their tight-knit circle, revealing an intimate view of their journey through access to countless hours of treasured personal archives. As mere teenagers, they left their families to share the confines of a house on Oahu's North Shore, stepping into the embrace of Mother Nature's most formidable waves. When tragedy struck and some did not return from the sea, they navigated grief and adaptation together. Their bond, woven with camaraderie and intensified by a fierce competitiveness, branded them as the "Momentum Generation," immortalized in the pioneering films of Taylor Steele. Their shared journey, marked by world titles, record-breaking feats, and the redefinition of youth culture and freedom, is narrated through their own voices. Captured over several years and enhanced by unrestricted access to their personal footage, the Momentum Generation surfers explore the intricate dynamics of brotherhood and rivalry that shaped their collective emotional journey. This raw and immersive narrative unveils the humanity behind their heroism, making them not just pioneers, but also brothers bound by the sea.

Momentum Generation is a documentary movie featuring Rob Machado and directed by Jeff Zimbalist.

Momentum Generation is currently streaming on DIRECTV, Max and Max Amazon Channel.

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