A Cinematic Celebration of Surfing’s Revolution: 50 Years Later with the Award-Winning Documentary Bustin’ Down the Door.

Set on Oahu’s North Shore during the winter of 1975, Bustin’ Down the Door captures the moment a determined group of Australian and South African surfers risked everything to chase their dreams and ignited a cultural revolution. With a bold, aggressive style that challenged local traditions, they helped launch professional surfing and laid the foundation for today’s multi-billion-dollar global industry.

The film chronicles the rise of future world champions Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Mark Richards, Shaun Tomson, and Peter “PT” Townend. Featuring rare archival footage and powerful interviews with icons such as Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Andy Irons, and Rob Machado, Bustin’ Down the Door tells the definitive story of surfing’s most transformative era.

Be part of an unforgettable cinematic event celebrating the Surf Revolution, 50 years later.

The award-winning documentary Bustin’ Down the Door returns to the big screen, rolling into iconic Southern California surf towns for a limited screening tour. Join us in honoring one of the most pivotal moments in surfing history.

Tour Dates & Locations:

  • Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents | May 29
  • South Bay – West Babylon | June 2
  • Santa Monica – Aero Theater | June 9
  • Newport Beach – LIDO Theater | June 11
  • Seal Beach – Bay Theater | June 12
  • Laguna Beach – Rivian South Coast Theater | June 14
  • Redondo Beach – California Surf Club | June 16
  • Encinitas – La Paloma Theater | June 17
  • San Clemente – Stance World Headquarters | June 18
  • San Diego – Birds Surf Shed | June 19

Narrated by Edward Norton and driven by an iconic soundtrack featuring David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Leonard Cohen, this award-winning documentary captures the raw passion, fearless ambition, and relentless grit of a crew of surfers who risked everything to chase their dreams — and forever transformed the sport. Each screening will feature a live Q&A with surf legends Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Mark Richards, Shaun Tomson, and Peter Townend “PT”, offering a rare, firsthand look at the revolution that shook the surfing world.

More tour information here – https://www.bustindownthedoorfilm.com/tour