Chasing Mavericks (2012)

Plot:

When young Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.

Director:Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson

Starring:Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Taylor Handley, John Weston

PG, 2012, 20th Century Fox

Chasing Mavericks (2012)

1. Drowning boy rescued by surfer

2. Boy won't give up until he successfully surfs

3. Surfer says survival rests on handling difficulty

4. Young surfer learns value of observation

5. Boy's consciousness of guilt makes him defensive

6. Surfer explains: "Fear is healthy, panic is deadly"

7. Grieving husband doubts reality of heaven

8. Friend keeps grieving husband from suicide

9. Surfer pursues goal, despite terrifying failure

10. Riding dangerous waves makes surfer feel alive