The path to enlightenment begins at the world’s deadliest wave.
This feature-length documentary from award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes, Gerry Lopez—a man who’s as radical as he is Zen.
Join us for a screening of the film, hosted by and featuring a Q&A with Gerry Lopez and film director Stacy Peralta.
Patagonia Presents: The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez
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 and 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.
Run Time: 100mins
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Start Time: 7pm
This is a ticketed event hosted at the Orpheum. Please use the link above to purchase your tickets. $5 per ticket will be donated to our nonprofit partner, Surfers for Climate.
Limited edition Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez pint cups and posters will be available for purchase, with all proceeds also benefiting Surfers for Climate.
To keep event participants safe, we ask that you follow these protocols:
·First and foremost, we ask that you stay home if you've been experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
· Masks are highly encouraged while not eating or drinking.
· Social distancing is encouraged whenever possible.
· Sanitising stations will be provided.
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.
Surfers For Climate is a sea roots movement dedicated to positive climate action, so we can all continue riding waves in thriving oceans for generations to come. They build capacity of the surfing community around Australia to engage in the issue of climate change and become leaders in climate action.
Paddling out together, SFC welcomes surfers and ocean lovers of all abilities, from all identities, backgrounds and beliefs. Honouring and learning from First Nations connection to country and culture and work with like minded communities, businesses and organisations to make change happen. They look after the Earth, the ocean and each other, always.
Learn more about their work and how you can get involved at https://surfersforclimate.org.au/
