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Islands in the Stream

Islands in the Stream

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Islands in the Stream

"Islands in the Stream"

2004

0h 46m

10.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

5 surfers travel from Tahiti to the Tuamotu atolls by boat to experience unbelievable waves by themselves. whether they were a world champion or free surfer, they had an amazing time.

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Little House Productions

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Layne Beachley

Layne Beachley

Taj Burrow

Taj Burrow

Tom Curren

Tom Curren

Donavon Frankenreiter

Donavon Frankenreiter

Andy Irons

Andy Irons

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Creative team

Directed by: T.J. Barrack
Wes Brown

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