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1. phillipgholson 02.27.17 / 12pm

   I feel that this movie can make you both hate the sea or love it.
2. Caitlyn Wong 02.28.17 / 7pm

   Everybody has to find peace when in the water. The ocean is such an open empty part where life is happening right below us, in fish form. Surfing definitely helps clear the mind, i think it is because the ocean is so open. There is nothing to stop you or get in your way, you can do whatever you want in the water. Theres no right or wrong when surfing, well besides not catches any waves could be wrong, but nothing that will effect your life completely. When surfing you can do everything your way, and nobody is going to tell you what to do. Being in Hawaii also helps they have a big culture and they are very welcoming.
3. Marley Delaney 03.15.17 / 2pm

   I have yet to see this film, but by reading this review I really feel like I can relate. There are many peaceful aspects of the ocean. For me, it’s the vastness that puts me at ease because it reminds me that no matter what is going on in your life, there are bigger issues going on in the world. During your lifetime, there’s going to be excruciatingly painful experiences that you will never get over, but you will eventually learn how to cope with them. These men look to the ocean in order to cope with their oppressive surroundings and we are the lucky viewers who get to see their joy in overcoming these aspects. This film also seems to put in perspective how lucky we are to live in California. We have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii without a visa, while others are repeatedly being denied entry just to surf. I hope that I am lucky enough to view this film in the future, especially after being promised that it will, “untie [my] shoe laces, remove [my] shoes and place [me] right into the Mile riders!” Thank you for this review, Cyrus.
4. Maddie McCoy 04.11.17 / 12pm

   The review for the film “Gaza Surf Club” is intriguing and entertaining. I have yet to see the film, but by reading the review, it looks fascinating and beautiful. The word “surf” in the title caught my eye, I love surfing and watching surfers. It is such a breathtaking experience. However, oceans have a positive impact on human health. Hawaii is absolutely beautiful and has a big culture, with great waves to ride. I am looking forward to watch this film in the future.
5. Ashley Ellsworth 07.12.17 / 9am

   Personally, I’m a huge fan of surf documentaries; I make an effort to go see each one that makes its feature in my hometown, so naturally, I was drawn to your review. Your review definitely left me questioning some elements of the movie and life on the Gaza Strip itself–questions I’d hope to have answered when watching the film. Sometimes I forget that there’s a world outside my own in which people live in a severely different fashion, until I’m reminded by documentaries such as these. I admire that those who experience these situations first hand shed light on these topics to bring awareness to them and to show that despite the differences in quality of life, a single universal sport such as surfing can bring people together and bring them a sense of peace and hope. Documentaries and independent films create a clear sense of realism and emotion-provoking elements. Was this film trying to bring awareness to the situation, documenting people helping the situation, or simply depicting the situation?
6. Riley Dixon 03.11.19 / 9pm

   Your review for the documentary “Gaza Surf Club” was concise and explained the plot of the movie. I felt you did a good job giving the right amount of information or explanation about the film which really drove me to watch the film. Having grown up in Washington, there was a slight parallel that I felt with the characters of the movie, as I have also felt trapped when growing up surfing somewhere remote and had similar feelings for wanting to live somewhere like Hawaii where surfing was a lifestyle instead of a crazy hobby. I haven’t always loved documentaries except when it comes to things that I have knowledge or experience with, so I knew that when I saw your review, I’d definitely enjoy the movie. Thanks again!!

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