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There's icons within board culture that can be and should be considered the forefathers of pushing it forward. Jake Burton to snowboarding, Stacy Peralta to skating, and now we have light being shed on the man simply known as, "The Package" who owned a crowned jewel of the culture in the Waterbrothers Board Shop. As we see big boxed retailers and online conglomerates taking over and pushing out the local man, people like Sid are the reason they're able to even do it in the first place. But what they can't do is replicate the essence of what it is to be a boarder, and that is reflected perfectly in this documentary. It's the spirit and passion of taking heavy slams while being picked up and brushed off by the ones around, and being celebrated when you lay one down just right. It's a feeling that only boarders can appreciate and understand, the beauty and creativity of individualistic expression while simultaneously being a part of a larger community, with a vivacious pulse. You feel every bit of that energy during this documentary, and this should be put next to some other great documentaries like Bones Brigade: The Autobiography or Dear Rider, that encapsulates the raw love of boarding and being a part of the unique community that it is.

After seeing this film for the second time I can honestly say it is one of my favorite surf documentaries.

Anyone with an interest in surf or skate will find this documentary compelling, exciting, and at times, humorous and heartfelt. The combination of exciting surf and skate clips, excellent music choice, personal stories, and throwback footage make this film entertaining from beginning to end. The doc features many locals as well as people in the industry who have at one point or another been affected by Sid in a positive way.

Would watch this film over and over if I could, can't recommend it enough.

Water brother is such a beautifully made film. It's funny, engaging, heartfelt, but most of all real. Surf and skate has been through a lot of different stages over the past 50 years, and one constant, Sid Abbruzzi. The shop water brothers, Sid, his wife Danielle, all the OWB, every aspect of this documentary is just perfectly done.

The Kinnane brothers did such an amazing job bringing the authenticity of water brothers and sid to the big screen. That, coupled with the archive footage and photos (Sid somehow saved for 50+ years) take you down such a fun road. If you don't know sid, you will after this movie.

Sid is a legend, a brother, husband, and most of all a friend to anyone who loves the sport. I'm so excited the world finally gets a glimpse into the world of water brothers and the core lord Sid Abbruzzi.

A terrific story about a remarkable living legend documented perfectly with excellent content from start to finish. Sid - his endless kindnesses & extreme generosity are an inspiration to all. Spanning over 5 decades, this story of deep human connections, close knit and fractured families, recovery and love is not to be missed. Archival footage, interviews with family, lifelong friends and professional athletes tossed with the perfect dose of humor mixed with genuine, deep emotion perfectly captures the close knit, international community created by Sid. A must see for any surf and skate enthusiasts as well as those who value kindness in action over the entirety of one's life.

This Documentary captures decades of a mans life well lived as he inspires his community by living his dream and helping others follow theirs!

The film delves into Sid's enduring passion for surfing and skating, as well as his dedication to preserving the sports' history and culture.

Utilizing a blend of rare archival footage, personal interviews, and large-format cinematic shots, including conversations with cultural icons like Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, Selema Masekela, and others, this documentary guides the audience through the evolution of surfing and skating - from 1960s Newport to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa's Jeffrey's Bay, and beyond.

As Sid nears the age of 72, the film captures the final days of his renowned Water Brothers Surf & Skate shop, which is set for demolition. The kinnane brothers are bound for great things!!! Their short films and features are also brilliant. Cant wait to see their new project that is filming in Italy!