The Church of the Open Sky

The Church of the Open Sky

The Church of the Open Sky

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The Church of the Open Sky

"A Nathan Oldfield film."

2018

0h 54m

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'The Church of the Open Sky' is a luscious visual love poem that explores gratefully lived surfing journeys. It is a sea soaked celebration of the exquisite preciousness of being alive.

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Dave Rastovich

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Lauren Lindsey Hill

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Tom Wegener

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Belinda Baggs

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CJ Nelson

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Alex Knost

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Johnny Abegg

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Neal Purchase

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Jasson Salisbury

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Devon Howard

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Devon Howard

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