This is the story that transcends surfing, snowboarding, or all action sports for that matter. Having been diagnosed with autism during a time when the condition was just beginning to be understood, Curt Harper had the cards stacked against him 100%. His parents were told to institutionalize him. But surfing gave him a life. He’s dedicated to the groms, to the ocean, to work, to his police scanner, and to showing just how fun it can be to get on a board. He proves that being a kid should not be associated to age. It’s about having fun.

Curt’s story is one that will always be worth sharing.

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From Brendan Hearne:

CURT is a short documentary about 50-year-old competitive surfer, Curt Harper. Diagnosed with autism as a child, Curt faced many challenges growing up, but one thing that came easy was his love for surfing. Over the past 21 years, Curt has become a beloved fixture in the Southern California surf scene, having played an unlikely, yet vital role in the growth and development of multiple generations of groms.

Director/ Editor: Brendan Hearne
Producers: Brendan Hearne and Jordan Tappis
Executive Producers: Jordan Tappis and Beau Willimon
Music: Blake Mills
Cinematography: David G. Wilson, Josh Salzman, Mack Fisher
Production Company: Westward Productions

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