Join us at Genesis Cinema in East London for the UK premiere of The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez. Followed by a Q&A with award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta.
The path to enlightenment begins at the world’s deadliest wave.
Gerry Lopez, aka Mr. Pipeline, is one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes—a Zen Buddhist on land who built his early career on cutthroat, aggressive surfing. Patagonia Films’ The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez—directed by award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta—follows one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time as he brings surfing to new frontiers while pursuing stillness of body and mind.
Come ride the lightning.
From award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta comes Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez, a film that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes. While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his career with aggressive surfing that left behind a trail of blood and tears. Gerry is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers. His influence on modern surfing is immeasurable, and for the first time, his story is being told in full.
All ticket sales will benefit our non-profit partner, Queer Surf Club.
Friday, July 22, 2022
18:45 Doors Open
19:30 Film Premiere
21:00 Q&A with Stacy Peralta, moderated by Chris Nelson, Festival Director of the London Surf / Film Festival
Limited edition pint cups and posters will be available to purchase, alongside bring-your-own-t-shirt screen printing. All proceeds will benefit our non-profit partner, Queer Surf Club.
Location
Genesis Cinema
93-95 Mile End Rd
London E1 4UJ
A community of LGBTQ+ surfers (and allies) from across the globe - connected by our identities and a love of the oceans
