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Bra Boys (2007)

Director: Sunny Abberton

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From Time Out New York

Russell Crowe lends his gladiatorial narrator gravitas to Bra (pronounced “brau”) Boys, a documentary exploring the lives of one of Australia’s rowdiest surfer gangs. Director Sunny Abberton and his board-riding brothers, Jai and Koby, happen to be longtime members of this rough-and-tumble Aussie tribe, so the film is essentially an insider’s look at what big-wave–riding Down Under is all about. Despite some harrowing missteps—one of which results in a murder trial—these siblings display a loyalty to their mates and to one another that is rather touching in this age of superficial friendships and mercenary values.

Author: Drew Toal 2008-04-08 18:54:50

Time Out New York Issue 654: April 10 - 16, 2008

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  • J BARTON said...
    Posted on Jun 19 2008 17:27 Until you have seen this for yourself, in real life, you cannot comment. Excellent documentary.
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  • ben said...
    Posted on Apr 11 2008 03:57 HAHAHHA its ovbious that the times didnt actually research the context of this film. the bra boys are nothing more than a gang. sure they display touching brotherhood, but if you are not in, your bashed, robbed abused whatever. all this film does is omit these details and make them out to be good people. the filmakers would be well off in the chinese propaganda ministry
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Director: Sunny Abberton

Rated: R

Duration: 90 mins

US Release: Apr 11 2008


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