Chasing the Lotus
2006, English. Directed by Gregory Schell.
The lost reels of Weaver and Wills
For forty years, underground film-makers Greg Weaver and Spyder Wills documented surf discovery as it migrated around the world. Their shots captured on celluloid became the images for such films as Stylemasters, The Forgotten Island of Santosha, Big Wednesday, Pacific Vibrations, Uluwatu and many more. This documentary is a cinematic journey inspired by many of the reels that were lost in the making of these films. Since that time, these reels have resurfaced and are now brought to light. A fusion of rare super 8mm film, photo stills and contemporary interviews blend together to make Chasing the Lotus the most in-depth look at the evolution of the surf culture and surf discovery ever made.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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- English
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Chasing the Lotus is streaming on The Surf Network in India.
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- 1 January 2006
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Chasing the Lotus runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Chasing the Lotus is streaming on The Surf Network in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Chasing the Lotus, try S4: The Bob Lazar Story, 180° South, The Walking Dead: The Return.
Who directed Chasing the Lotus?
Chasing the Lotus (2006) was directed by Gregory Schell and stars Jeff Bridges, Stacy Peralta, Gerry Lopez.