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Bustin' Down the Door — Blu-ray Documentary | Narrated by Edward Norton

Bustin' Down the Door — Blu-ray Documentary | Narrated by Edward Norton

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Bustin' Down the Door — Blu-ray Documentary | Narrated by Edward Norton

Experience the revolution that changed riding waves forever with the high-definition Blu-ray release of the bestselling surf film, Bustin' Down the Door.

Narrated by Academy Award nominee Edward Norton, this groundbreaking, action-packed documentary takes you back to the tumultuous winter of 1975 on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The film tracks a revolutionary group of young South African and Australian surfers who put it all on the line, risking their safety and sacrificing everything to transform a casual pastime into a legitimate professional sport.

What they created went far beyond athletic competition—it birthed a massive global culture and an action sports industry that is today worth billions of dollars and continues to inspire millions worldwide. Packed with powerful, spell-binding archival action footage, intense emotional conflict, and deeply fascinating subjects, Bustin' Down the Door stands as an essential, undisputed surfing classic.

Key Features & Blu-ray Highlights

  • Star-Studded Surf Lineup: Features unfiltered interviews and incredible footage of world-renowned surfing legends including Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Shaun Tomson, Mark Richards, Peter Townend, and the legendary Eddie Aikau.
  • Breathtaking Ocean Cinematography: Witness iconic historical rides at Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and Sunset Beach restored in crisp, high-definition resolution on Blu-ray.
  • A Masterful Narrative Arc: Guided flawlessly by Edward Norton's commanding narration, capturing the raw tension between foreign innovators and native Hawaiian tradition.

Film & Technical Specifications

Format Blu-ray Disc (High Definition)
Theatrical Release Year 2008
Studio / Distributor Screen Media Films
Director Jeremy Gosch
Narrator Edward Norton
Runtime 1 Hour 36 Minutes (96 mins)
Movie Genre Documentary / Sports / Surfing History
Content Rating PG-13 (Intense Sports Imagery and Historical Conflict)

Featured Subjects & Legends

Surf Icon Historical Legacy Role
Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew Australian Pro Surf Pioneer / Former ASP World Champion
Ian Cairns Power Surfer / Co-Founder of Association of Surfing Professionals
Eddie Aikau Legendary Hawaiian Waterman, Lifeguard & Big Wave Master
Shaun Tomson South African Champion / Revolutionary Tube Rider
Mark Richards 4-Time World Champion / Twin-Fin Innovation Legend
Peter Townend Inaugural Pro Surfing World Champion (1976)
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