A Summary of the Film 'Soul Surfer'

In this quote Bethany, the narrator is describing the surfing and its pros and cons. This quote is significant because it she shows why surfing is important to her.She describes the overall negative consequences of surfing but how its apart of the game. In the end all Bethany wants to do is surf and she will overcome anything to surf.

Many things about the film remake of Bethany's story are the same as the real-life event. Bethany and her family helped as much as they could with the film- making process, and met with each of the cast members before, as well as throughout, the filming process. Some of the similarities to the real- life event include Bethany's excitement to return to the water and her old surfing life, as well as the timeline in which she did. Bethany began surfing again within one month of her attack. Other similarities were that of: her cutting fruit by holding it between her feet, her taking the arm off of one of her Barbie dolls to match hers, and her overall hard work to go on to having a pro- surfer career. Also, Bethany's family dog, Hana, was the actual dog that played "Ginger" in the movie.

1. Soul Surfer takes place in Kauai, Hawaii. In the story, the main character-Bethany Hamilton- is an extremely talented surfer. Her whole life basically revolved around surfing, she loved it more than anything else in the world. Bethany spent most of her time in the water, either practicing or competing. Until one day during a practice session with her best friend, Alana Blanchard, something tragic occurred. Bethany was attacked by a 14 foot tiger shark. Alana, and her father and brother rushed Bethany to the hospital, in fear that she might die. Ironically, Bethany’s father was getting surgery that day, and he left his room so that his daughter could be helped. It was her and her family’s faith in God

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Bethany is a professional surfer who was born on February 8, 1990 on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. She started surfing at the age of five (Sandler 28). She began competing at the age of eight, and her first competition was at the Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest in Oahu (Sandler 28). Bethany’s family did not make very much money so they struggled to keep her competing (O’Shei 10). She was so

A girl named Bethany Hamilton defeats all odds when she loses her arm in a shark attack. Through her faith and family she never loses her determination to get back on her board and return to competitive surfing. She has touched the lives of so many people with her charitable efforts, message, and her overall strength. She has become an inspiration for everyone around the world. Bethany shares her life story in the movie Soul Surfer, directed by Sean McNamara with performances by AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood. The movie follows the life of Bethany Hamilton, a thirteen-year-old competitive surfer in Kauai, Hawaii. Even though Soul Surfer is based on a true story, the movie itself is only semi-accurate, as demonstrated by character, plot, and special effects.

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Soul Surfer is an inspirational film. It is filled with drama that turns the audiences’ world upside down. Grasping humanity, the movie pulls it in and transforms it into something beautiful. It is founded on a true story about Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm during a vicious shark attack. Sean McNamara, the director, planned to film the movie shortly after the attack in 2003. Seven years from the plot of storyline, it premiered in theaters in April 2011 as a PG movie. Its purpose was to inform viewers that all things are possible. In the movie Sean presents that, people can overcome life challenges with perspective, determination, and support. Soul Surfer is about over coming fears in light of a misfortune.

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At this point in the narrative, Bethany shifts her focus to describing her parents' history as surfers. Bethany portrays her father as the ultimate surfer nut, who would surf even in a New Jersey winter wearing a black wet suit and greasing his armpits with Vaseline to ward of wet suit rash. In 1970, Tom was sent to Vietnam and during his stint in the navy, he met a man named Robby from Hawaii who encouraged Tom to visit the island. During Christmas 1971, Tom visited Hawaii for the first time and vowed quickly to come back. Tom returned to San Diego, California and enrolled in Mesa Junior College but decided to quit school after two semesters. Using his life savings, Tom bough a one-way ticket to Hawaii. He tried living in a tent in a ditch

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