Chasing Mavericks

Chasing Mavericks

Release Date

2012

Director

  • Curtis Hanson
  • Michael Apted

Cast

  • Gerard Butler
  • Johnny Weston
  • Elisabeth Shue

A young surfer learns the secrets of surviving the towering waves of the infamous Mavericks surf break.

The inspirational true story of real life surfing phenomenon Jay Moriarity. When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to accomplish the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms both their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about far more than surfing.



Past Programs

2018

The science of waves

Egyptian Theatre, Coos Bay, OR