Sons of Beaches – 72

 
Sons of Beaches – 72
 
Sons of Beaches 72 is a Film & Art Exhibition conceived and produced by Gold Coast film maker Glenn Blight
Photo for publications as attached:  Peter Townend (PT) one of the stars of Sons of Beach 72 movie documentary exhibition
SOB 72 charts the development of the seminal pro surfing movement that rose from the ashes of the 1972 World titles in San Diego, California. As such it was the end of the amateur format of contest surfing and the rise of the new professional movement. The shortboard revolution of the seventies was in full swing Worldwide and surfing was caught in the juxtaposition of whether to be a full soul surfer or turn pro just added to its complex nature.
The Fish surfboard was the big success of San Diego as demonstrated by Hawaiian 1972 World Champion Jimmy Blears (deceased) riding to victory on 5ft 6 in short board swallow tail similar to runner-up California’s David Nuuiwha. PT (Peter Townend) salvaged some pride for Australia with a credible third and would later on become ASP’s first World Professional champion in 1976.
The 1972 Australian Team was a whole new breed in the wake of the famous World champs like Midget Farrelly (64) and Nat Young (66). North Narrabeen's Terry Fitzgerald and Col Smith were the elders at 22 while the average age was 19 and in the firing line for the Vietnam. The controversial war was hovering heavily although representing one’s country prevented being called up to the front line.
The new look Aussies were led by Australian champion MP (Michael Peterson) including PT, Mark Warren, Paul Neilsen, Grant Oliver (deceased), Ian Cairns, Tony Hardwick, Andrew McKinnon and Juniors Simon Anderson, Mark Richards and Rabbit Bartholomew.
Most would become Australian household names and determine the direction of World surfing and have profound influence.
Producer Blight has collaborated with PT and his amazing priceless collection of surfing history. PT witnessed first hand the demise of the amateur sport in Sand Diego and became a pioneer of professional surfing. From an early grommet to living legend, PT has spent tireless hours cutting out press clippings and saving archival press photo’s to savor the sports ever changing history and help underpin SOB72 project.
Sons of Beaches 72 is more than just a surf movie documentary, it’s an interactive ride that the whole family can experience and enjoy.
Viewers will be able to interact with a special surfing hall of fame installation, lay back in bean bags, engage in ‘on the couch’ interviews, have photos taken alongside life size Legends poster cutouts and marvel at the unique memorabilia putting you in the 70’s zone before stepping into the celluloid room and letting the movie do the talking!
This is the 1972 era, post Morning of the Earth and pre Bustin Down the Door.  Forty years later this untold story will be unveiled to all and is now known as Sons of Beaches 72!
EXHIBITION DATES
Venue:      Gold Coast City Gallery 2
                    135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Date:          4 February - 18 March 2012
Time:         Weekdays:  10am to 5pm
                    Saturday & Sunday:  11am to 5pm
* Documentary Running Hourly On The Hour *
 
RED CARPET EVENT
Venue:      Gold Coast City Gallery 2
                    135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Date:         21 February 2012
Time:         6pm to 8pm
RSVP essential by Fri 17th Feb, 2012
         
REUNION OF 1972 AUSTRALIAN TEAM
Venue:       Komune Resort, Greenmount, Coolangatta
Date:           24 February 2012
Time:           7.30pm
Cost:           Donation              
This is a Special one-off screening including reunion of the Australian Team.  Special guest legendary Hawaiian surfer Larry Bertlemann.
Donations proceeds to Surf World Gold Coast Surf Museum at Currumbin.
 
NOOSA FESTIVAL OF SURFING
Venue:       Noosa Festival of Surfing
Date:           12 March 2012
Time:          7.30pm
Special guest legendary Hawaiian surfer Larry Bertlemann will attend Noosa also.

For further info
Log onto www.sonsofbeaches.com.au
www.facebook/SOB72