THIS is what documentaries are designed to do, teach, inspire, and shift perspectives. Definitely Surfwise compellingly did all of the above. I irrationally and foolishly simply wanted to go out and have more children after my viewing (I've *only*got 2 boys). Thank GOD I cannot have more, but I have to admit I would love to live like the Paskowitz family for a year or two. Here's the reality, only for a few (insert moderate time frame here), would this be the lifestyle for me. But only if there is a safety net of a hot shower and a more spacious end in sight.
The lack of education for the children definitely did not sit well with me, this was incredibly selfish. But I did take some personal resolutions taken away from this film: eat healthier, hit the beach and camp with the boys more often, taking actions to fight genocide (there are about five going on right now in 2008 with many escalating in intensity) and anything that I feel strongly about however wacky - if it ain't hurting anybody go for it! Quotes are also memorable - Having to fight to stay hungry truly is our modern day curse.
The lack of education for the children definitely did not sit well with me, this was incredibly selfish. But I did take some personal resolutions taken away from this film: eat healthier, hit the beach and camp with the boys more often, taking actions to fight genocide (there are about five going on right now in 2008 with many escalating in intensity) and anything that I feel strongly about however wacky - if it ain't hurting anybody go for it! Quotes are also memorable - Having to fight to stay hungry truly is our modern day curse.