Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)
1 hr 17 min
Showing at 1 theater in San Rafael
Available theaters
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Smith Rafael Film Center
1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA 94901, San Rafael, CA
About Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)
SURFILMUSIC a new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music.
Cast & Crew
Emmett Malloy, Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John Florence, Kim Johnson, Daniel Pappas, Nico Toll, Tim Wheeler, Wyatt Daily
Frequently asked questions
How long is Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)?
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026) is 1 hr 17 min long.
Who directed Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)?
Emmett Malloy
What is Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026) about?
SURFILMUSIC a new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music.