But this film is so much bigger than surfing, so much more than the amazing life of andy irons and his family and friends. Andy irons documentary premiere date announced surfer magazine. Andy was an incredible presence on the world stage as the peoples. Kissed by god wins best documentary at 48th annual. Filmmakers at teton gravity research have been given full access to the irons family and, over the course of an hour and a half, andy irons. New film on surfing legend andy irons adventure sports. The intent of the film is to show the unfiltered life of andy irons, one that was filled with energy, passion, success, and challenges. Fathom events, the orchard, and teton gravity research international bring the untold story of world champion surfer, andy irons, to cinemas nationwide.
Mark managed their careers for 15 years, and consulted on the film. Ski, snowboard, and surf movies teton gravity research. The untold story of andy irons teton gravity research. Kissed by god is a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. The untold story of andy irons by teton gravity research. This is the life story of threetime world champion surfer andy irons who died at age 32 from a heart attack with the secondary cause being an acute mixture of drugs. Kissed by godthe untold story of how threetime world champ andy irons ended up alone and dead in a texas hotel room back in 2010. When we heard about recover making shirts out of plastic waste and blending it with recycled cotton, we knew we had to collaborate with them. The andy irons story is a documentary film that focuses on the true, untold story of one of the worlds most prolific surfers. Each pair of goggles features magnetic interchangeable frames and carl zeiss lenses. Kissed by god teton gravity research official trailer.
Kissed by god is a film about bipolar disorder and. Sustainability and environmental responsibility have been a core value of ours at tgr since the beginning in 1996. Born and raised on kauai with his brother bruce, andy was an incredible presence on. And thats what the team at teton gravity research set out to achieve with their film, andy irons. Drop into teton gravity research for fresh videos, photos, stories, and films rooted in big wave, cold water, and freshwater surf. Andy irons will always live forever in our hearts as the greatest surfer of his generation. Receive the most up to date information regarding film screenings and tour stops near you by signing up above. Fathom events, the orchard, and teton gravity research international bring the untold story of world champion surfer, andy irons, to cinemas nationwide for a special onenight event in kissed by god. Andy was an incredible presence on the world stage as the peoples champion. The untold story of andys life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases. Andy was an incredible presence on the world stage as the. On wednesday, may 2, teton gravity research is excited to present the world premiere of our new film, andy irons.
Kissed by god 2018 a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. Tgrs films are typically funded by brand partners and tour sales, neither of these financing channels were appropriate for this film. Andy and his brother, bruce, came from humble beginnings on the small hawaiian island of kauai. Many anticipated that teton gravity researchs longawaited documentary andy irons. Kissed by god is available for digital download and rental. Teton gravity research tgr is one of the fastest growing brands in the action sports industry. Andy and his brother bruce, a renowned world class surfer who narrates the film, were raised on the island of kauai. The event takes place at the fremont theater with doors at 7.
The future of snow optics is here from teton gravity research. New film on surfing legend andy irons adventure sports journal. Lyndie, steve jones and enich harris at the gold coast premiere. Watching andy conquer waves is exciting thanks to fathom events, the orchard, directors steve and todd jones teton gravity research international for this untold story of. Incredibly well made by teton gravity and powerfully borne by bruce, lindy and bruces community. Teton gravity research action sports ski, snowboard. Signup for film updates and information on how to win tickets to one of the world premieres. Im a surfer, as such a natural fan of the irons brothers. Threetime world champion surfer andy irons struggles with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. Andy irons, 3time world champion surfer who lived at the extremes of emotion, chased success only to be faced with challenges on shore.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing teton gravity. Andy irons, 3time world champion surfer who lived at the extremes of emotion, chased success only to be. For the first time, we have a movie that fully pulls back the curtain on the life and death of andy irons. Brian bielmann contributed photo this undated photo shows surfer andy irons. Fathom events and teton gravity research bring andy irons. On friday, june 22nd, teton gravity research is hosting the san luis obispo premiere of our new film, andy irons. Kissed by god is the story of threetime world champion surfer, nephew of ale works cofounder, mark tache, who will introduce the film.
Apr 30, 2018 before the film hits the big screen, we rang director steve jones to discuss how the project came together, and his goal to create a film that would finally allow surfers to truly know andy irons. Jun 22, 2018 on friday, june 22nd, teton gravity research is hosting the san luis obispo premiere of our new film, andy irons. Kissed by god, a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. Apr 26, 2018 andy irons raw outtakes are intimate portraits of the heartfelt stories, classic anecdotes, and emotionally charged moments captured during the making of andy irons. Apr 03, 2018 subscribe to the teton gravity research youtube channel. So i know you come from a snowboarding background, and your production company teton gravity research has mainly worked in that world. In celebration of andys life and accomplishments, well be holding a street festival featuring the music of internationally recognized recording artist donavon frankenreiter and twotime na hoku hanohano. The surf story was the easy part, says codirector steve jones. Subscribe to the teton gravity research youtube channel. Before the film hits the big screen, we rang director steve jones to discuss how the project came together, and his goal to create a film that would finally allow surfers to truly know andy irons. Andy irons, 3time world champion surfer who lived at the extremes of emotion, chased success only to be faced with challenges on. Kissed by god, a new film from teton gravity research.
Andy struggled with the same demons that millions of people worldwide. Searching for the truth about andy irons surfer magazine. Born and raised on kauai with his brother bruce, andy was an incredible presence on the world surfing stage. For tickets, showings, and film information please visit. Andy irons doc showing in waimea the garden island. Andy irons rental and digital download available now teton. How did andy irons catch the best wave of his life. Challenges that pushed andy to the brink and were both the best parts of andy and. A film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons.
Kissed by god won best documentary at 2018 surfer awards. Threetime world champion surfer andy irons quietly battled with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction throughout his life demons that millions of people worldwide combat daily. May 10, 2018 many anticipated that teton gravity researchs longawaited documentary andy irons. Surf videos, movies, stories, and photos teton gravity. About a year and a half ago the trailer was released for the movie project, which was then called andy. Teton gravity research action sports ski, snowboard, bike. Andy irons rental and digital download available now. Kissed by god would be the definitive account of the threetime world champions life and mysterious death. Teton gravity wins best doc for andy irons film film.
Dude cruise andy irons, dane reynolds, bruce irons duration. Andy irons raw outtakes are intimate portraits of the heartfelt stories, classic anecdotes, and emotionally charged moments captured during the making of andy irons. Fathom events, the orchard, and teton gravity research international bring the untold story of world champion surfer, andy irons, to cinemas nationwide in kissed by god. Teton gravity research has done so well honoring andys incredible contributions to surfingand also sensitively depict the painful exoeriences of his opioid addiction. Andy struggled with the same demons that millions of people worldwide battle with daily.
Kissed by god focuses on the true, untold story of threetime world champion. Founded in 1996, tgr has produced 18 award winning feature length. Teton gravity research has been spreading the stoke for snow, wind and water since 1995. Bipolar disorder and addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. Andy irons documentary premiere date announced surfer. No other details are known at this time, but the announcement from teton gravity research states that more information will be coming on april 4th. Please join us for the hawaii premiere of andy irons.
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