BoardHeads
The documentary “BoardHeads” takes an inspiring look into the worldwide community of BoardRiders. It defines the culture and shows the impact of BoardHeads in unique and empowering ways. Individually and collectively, the global tribe of riders makes the world a cooler place.
Starting with a brief history of the evolution of board sports, the film takes you around the world and into the lives of some inspirational riders. The rugged, soulful voice of narrator Michael Madsen helps guide viewers on a journey into the boarding culture and the empowering experiences shared by this worldwide community. From voices of pros, enthusiasts and novices, this informational and uplifting movie also presents powerful life lessons. The sense of freedom one gets from being on a board and “sharing the stoke” is echoed throughout all board sports, giving the audience a sense of unity and community. The deeper messages are subtle using board riding as a metaphor for living a full and complete life. One of the powerful message that emerges: there is a global connection all humans share with one another whether riding a board or not.
The film also visually invites the viewers to travel to beautiful exotic locations around the globe and shows the influence boarding has on the economy and lifestyle.
Locations include natural settings like the Brisbane River in Australia, lakes and beaches from Hawaii, South Africa and California, to Miami and the CaribbeanÂ…even Thailand, high in the mountains of New Zealand and Europe, and famous landmarks such as New YorkÂ’s Times Square and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
In a world where the population continues to grow, technology continues to advance and problems and solutions rise and fall like the waves of the ocean, it is refreshing to see a community redefining itself to serve a greater purpose of compassion, connection and contribution to humanity. “BoardHeads” captures this culture in an entertaining and uplifting style.