Obviously there is a lot of junk on Kickstarter but one rad thing we recently came across is “Finding Joseph I,” a documentary about Bad Brain’s legendary frontman HR. The film needs less than $7,000 to reach its total funding goal of $38,000 within the next 60 hours or else they have to start all over again. Check the trailer above and hit the jump for an interview with HR and the film’s director James Lathos. Go here to support!
We have a sick bonus for you today with the full length Brazilian surf video Delirium – A Trip of Madness by Pablo Aguiar. Try to sneak away for an hour and follow Gabriel Medina, Miguel Pupo, Alejo Muniz, Adriano de Souza, Ian Gouveia, Jesse Mendes, Alan Fendrich and more through Australia, Fiji, Mentawai, Balneário Camboriú, Bali, Fernando de Noronha, New Zealand and California. You’ll be glad you did.
In the latest dose, Tim Brodhagen explores the devastation that New York City’s Rockaway neighborhood is still enduring almost three months after Hurricane Sandy. He also interviews former pro snowboarder Lukas Huffman about his recent documentary “Surfing After Sandy,” which he produced with his brother Jesse. Its some pretty heavy stuff but NYC’s surf community and beyond is still in need. You can follow the link in the video to help.
To start the new year off we thought it would be a good idea to inspire our readers and what better way to do that than with Danny Way’s film, Waiting For Lightning. Our friends at iTunes hooked us up with some gift cards and now you have the chance to win them and check out the movie. Head over to our Facebook page to learn how to win.
The brothers Huffman, whose last creation was the super rad series “Snowcraft,” have returned with an important piece of work dedicated to the recovery of NYC’s beachfront community, Rockaway Beach. “Beach 87th St. / Surfing After Sandy” details both the tragedy and the inspirational aspects of the neighborhood’s ongoing rebuild. Written and directed by Jesse and Lukas Huffman, the film also features images from Mikey DeTemple, Nick Lavecchia, Joe Carter, and Ryan Struck.
Radcollector columnist and long time collaborator Jason Bergh has just completed his latest work, “REvival 41.” The story of Trey Canard’s remarkable comeback after one of the gnarliest injuries in SuperCross, the film is sure to be as heart wrenching as it is rad. “REvival 41″ drops for free on January 4th.
Jeremy Jones’ Further is this year’s answer to Art of Flight, a death defying shred film dedicated to huge mountain riding. No one can do it like Jones.
As you should already know, Stacy Peralta’s epic Bones Brigade documentary is currently appearing in theatres. The release has been supplemented on the product side with everything from Powell & Peralta re-released decks, apparel, and opportunities to meet and skate with the original Bones Brigade. Now for a super limited time, Peralta has made available some original items from the Bones Brigade era including skateboards, signed magazine, trophies, and worn apparel. As you’d expect, they’re already selling out. Get your chance to own a piece of skateboard history here. More looks after the jump. Via NSB.org
Independent snowboard cinematography is getting some NYC love this week as Vans and WeSC present the premiere for both of Videograss’ new movies The Darkside and Enlighten. Darrell Mathes will be in town repping for Videograss’ huge squad including Ben Bilocq, Chris Grenier, Danimals, Jake O.E., Joe Sexton, Johnny Miller, Jon Kooley, Jordan Mendenhall, Nick Dirks, Frank April, Alex Cantin, Dustin Craven, Bryan Fox, Will Jackways, Bode Merrill, Eero Niemela, and many more in what should be two of the years raddest releases. Both movies hit iTunes soon. Full NYC premiere info is after the jump.
We brought you some rad stills from Burton’s epic NYC premiere for 13 earlier this week, now get an indepth look at the action in the latest episode of dose. Tim Brodhagen chops it up with Mark Sollors, Ethan Deiss, Mikey Rencz and even coaxes some words from Terje Haakonsen about the film and the blow out party featuring The RZA and Flatbush Zombies along with Roofeeo, DJ Smoke L.E.S., A-Dog and more. All shred premieres should be like this!
