theinertia.com - This Is Why ‘The Endless Summer’ Almost Didn’t Make It Into Theaters
This wave at Cape St. Francis became emblematic of the film, but without Bruce Brown’s tireless efforts, no one would have seen it.
For surf filmmaker Bruce Brown, the adventure of creating The Endless Summer began with the idea of chasing summer around the world in search of “The Perfect Wave.” Following a hot tip from his friend and renowned surf vagabond Dick Metz, he found an abundance of good surf in remote and unknown locations like Cape St. Francis, South Africa. The film played an integral role in making surfing what we know today. But once the film was shot and edited, Brown faced an even bigger hurdle: getting the film distributed.