Big Wednesday: 40th Anniversary Screening at Bird's Surf Shed

On July 28th, 2018 Bird's Surf Shed hosted a surf film screening so surfer's could come out of the woodwork, hoot and holler at the screen, and have a great time together. Proceeds supported the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.

PT and Ian Cains at Bird's Surf Shed

In addition to watching Big Wednesday (Milius, 1978), stunt doubles were there to talk story: Ian Cairns and Peter Townend--surfing icons in their own right. Ira Opper shared behind-the-scenes photographs, and co-writer Dennis Aaberg narrated a video about the making of the movie. Pre-screening activities, music (the Wrinkled Teenagers!) and story, took around two hours so I actually left at the intermission before the film started, but I've seen it before and look forward to seeing it again after this experience.