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“The Endless Summer” Defined Surf Culture on Its Own Terms

Clip: Season 3 Episode 3 | 8m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

Bruce Brown captured California culture while following two surfers around the world.

When Bruce Brown set out to document a trip around the world as two surfers bypass seasonal chill in order to ride a continuous summer surf, he contributed to spreading the culture of California. "The Endless Summer" is the embodiment of the California Dream, giving a valid reinterpretation to surf culture from careless teen beach parties to seasoned pro athletes.

10/23/2018 | Rating NR

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