Narrated by acclaimed writer and director JOHN MILIUS (Apocalypse Now-Big Wednesday), BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. This documentary film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.

BETWEEN THE LINES delves into the lives of two surfers who chose opposite paths, Pat Farley and Brant Page. Pat Farley, a heavy combat vet, volunteered for service in Vietnam and was discharged with a full psychiatric pension. Conversely, Brant Page evaded the draft and fled to the surf rich Hawaiian Islands where he was unceasingly pursued and eventually arrested by the FBI.

While following the lives of these two surfers the film chronicles the impact of the Vietnam War on the surfing lifestyle. From the peaceful shores of Hawaii to the canopy jungles of Vietnam, BETWEEN THE LINES excavates the surfing cultures response to an extraordinary circumstance.

"With the aid of John Milius' spot-on narration, clever writing, and precious archival footage, a great story reveals itself." - Surfer Magazine

"This is the soil from which APOCALYPSE NOW grew out of; it's as simple as that." - John Milius (Apocalypse Now - Big Wednesday)

"An Extraordinary, compassionate, and compelling documentary." - Drew Kampion, The Surfers Path

"You did a wonderful job and helped me to untie a few more knots. It sat with me all night." - John Prietto, Vietnam combat veteran & Army lifeguard

BEST DOCUMENTARY "X-DANCE ACTION SPORTS FILM FESTIVAL" 2009
Directed and Produced by Ty Ponder
Created, Directed and Written by Scott Bass
Director of Photography and Edited by Troy Page
Producer: Ty Ponder
Country: USA
Year: 2009
Format: NTSC
Languages: English