Synopsis

BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. The film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.

Between the Lines explores the choice that most draft age surfers faced during the Vietnam War era: either go to war or evade the draft. It was one or the other. Between the Lines delves into the lives of two surfers who choose opposite paths. Pat Farley and Brant Page.

While following the lives of these two surfers the film chronicles the impact of the Vietnam War on the surfing lifestyle. From the peaceful shores of Hawaii to the canopy jungles of Vietnam, Between the Lines excavates the surfing cultures response to an extraordinary circumstance.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT VETERANS BENEFIT SCREENINGS

Next Screening July 25, Huntington Beach Tickets Available Now!

On the evening of July 25, Between the Lines will screen at the Huntington Beach Art Center. This event will benefit the Long Beach Veterans Hospital Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab. For tickets and details please go to EVENTS.

Brant Page & Pat Farley,
Custom surfboard for auction benefiting the
Rick Thomas Veterans Counseling Center in San Diego

Brant Page
Between The Lines Book signing

Pure Frustration Productions is proud to announce that the first veteran’s benefit screening of their documentary film BETWEEN THE LINES sold out, and raised over $4,400 dollars for the Veterans Village San Diego-Rick Thomas Counseling Center.

Narrated by acclaimed writer and director John Milius (Apocalypse Now-Big Wednesday etc.), BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. The film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.

Zach Weisberg of Surfer Magazine wrote, “Just because you have a great story to tell doesn’t mean it will be told correctly, the heart of the matter never quite reveals itself. BETWEEN THE LINES delivers on its promise. Two surfers unflinchingly and with brutal honesty recount their experiences during the Vietnam War, and with the aid of John Milius’ spot-on narration, clever writing, and precious archival footage, a great story reveals itself.”

The next screening will take place on the evening of July 25, at the Huntington Beach, California Art Center. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Long Beach Veterans Hospital Prosthetics Lab. Tickets can be obtained at BigRedProd.com.

Brant Page
Interviewed by Channel 10 News

VIP catered reception
Catering service provided by Jakes in Del Mar

Surfboard auction winner Richard Russell
After the winning the auction at $3,500, Mr. Russell announced
that he would donate the board to the Veterans Village.

Between The Lines benefit screening
Sold out screening shown outdoors in Encinitas, CA

Between the Lines is a film which takes a look at the choice faced by draft age surfers during the Vietnam War: go to war or evade the draft. The film considers the lives of two surfers who take the different paths, Pat Farley and Brant Page.

Pat Farley volunteered to fight in Vietnam and was discharged with a full psychiatric pension. On the other hand we have Brant Page who escaped the draft and ran off to surf the Hawaiian Islands where he was chased and eventually caught by the FBI.

Following the lives of the surfers, the documentary tells the story of the impact that Vietnam had on the lifestyle of surfers in general. From soldiers who surfed in enemy territory, to the anti-war movement back home and the aftermath of the war. Between the Lines examines the cultures response to the extraordinary circumstances of the time.