Join us on the beach at Praia de Ribeira d´Ilhas in Ericeira, Portugal for the European film premiere of The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez. Followed by a Q&A with Gerry Lopez and award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta.
The path to enlightenment begins at the world’s deadliest wave.
Gerry Lopez, aka Mr. Pipeline, is one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes—a Zen Buddhist on land who built his early career on cutthroat, aggressive surfing. Patagonia Films’ The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez—directed by award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta—follows one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time as he brings surfing to new frontiers while pursuing stillness of body and mind.
Come ride the lightning.
From award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta comes Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez, a film that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes. While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his career with aggressive surfing that left behind a trail of blood and tears. Gerry is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers. His influence on modern surfing is immeasurable, and for the first time, his story is being told in full.
This event is free and open to the public.
A suggested donation of €5 can be made to our non-profit partner, Ocean Alive.
9:00pm Welcome
9:30pm Film Premiere
11:00pm Live interview Q&A with Gerry Lopez and Stacy Peralta, moderated by Oli Russell-Cowan, CEO and Founder of Rad Season
Limited edition pint cups and posters will be available to purchase, alongside bring-your-own-t-shirt screen printing. All proceeds will benefit Ocean Alive.
Location
Praia de Ribeira d´Ilhas
Ericeira, Portugal
While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his career with aggressive surfing that left behind a trail of blood and tears. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers.
Oli is a voice and influence within the action sports community hosting and producing the Rad Season Action Sports Podcast as well as Action Sports + Culture. With his knowledge on youth culture, marketing and industry trends and well as being a keen surfer, snowboarder, skateboarder, mountain biker, trail runner, action sports are ingrained into Oli’s DNA.
