Soul Surfer - videos, teasers and stills from filming

All videos, teasers and footage from the filming of the film "Soul Surfer"

Soul Surfer (2011)

Timing: 1:52 (112 min)

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The film is based on Bethany Hamilton’s biographical book “Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board” (2004). The filmmakers also additionally interviewed her family to find out unpublished details of the story.
Bethany Hamilton herself (a professional American surfer, who gained fame as a shark attack victim in addition to her sporting achievements) served as a stunt double in the film.
The shark attack scene was filmed on the same beach where Hamilton was actually attacked. Hamilton was involved in the editing; she suggested filming the scene in a calm manner and said that everyone really remained calm during her accident.
During the filming of the scenes after the shark attack, AnnaSophia Robb wore a green sleeve on her left arm. Her arm was digitally removed from the frame using computer technology.
For filming, AnnaSophia Robb and Dennis Quaid had to learn to surf, while Helen Hunt already had some experience. Bethany Hamilton herself was AnnaSophia Robb's surfing coach.
The film is based on Bethany Hamilton's biographical book, "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board" (2004). The filmmakers also additionally interviewed her family to find out unpublished details of the story.

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