A FILM MADE WITH LOVE AND IN HONOR OF SURFING PIONEER AND ICON, MARGE CALHOUN (1924 – 2017)
Surfing Pioneer and icon, Marge Calhoun shares memories and reflects on her long life, in handwritten letters to a friend. The film chronicles stories from her adventurous life that began in a little Hollywood cottage to her last days while sitting in her home next to a “picture window” with views to the sea and Morro Bay, CA. Though age had taken a toll on her body, Marge’s mind was sharp and could take her anywhere she wanted to go!
This sweet and personal film shines a light on the life of the 1958 Makaha International Surfing Champion, an inspiring woman who lived life to the fullest. She loved the ocean, surfing and especially BIG waves! Her glass was half full, not empty. She offers words of encouragement and expresses a joy of life and the fact that one is never too old to enjoy the ocean and as Marge says, “the gifts from the powers that be.”
This is filmmaker, Heather Hudson’s third film that documents female surfers.
Featuring: Marge Calhoun (1924 – 2017)
Includes Vintage Archival Footage and Photos by:
Bud Browne, Don James, Leroy Grannis, Ron Church & more.
DVD AVAILABLE NOW
STREAMING ON THE SURF NETWORK
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Testimonials
Every surfer needs to see this film.
A nod to the history of surfing and (Marge Calhoun’s) place in it.
Thank you for honoring her memory in such a wonderful and long lasting way!
Heather has captured a unique, rare, dignified lady and introduced the world to her and Hawaii. Mahalo.
You’ve created a meditation, a meditation on life that transcends surfing. You’ve imparted Marge’s wisdom and joy in a profound way. This film is universal. The “to the sea…” theme is haunting, the editing is seamless, and best of all, your film touches that divine spark, that mystery that is in each of us.
Thank You
Beautifully Capturing some of Life’s Essence Soulfully Expressed by You
Lived By Marge
Congratulations
I So Enjoyed and Agree with Marge’s Expression of “Skidding In”
Oh Yeah
Film Festivals & Screenings
WORLD PREMIERE!
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival- Surf Nite Opening Film
March 17, 2020 – “Event screened virtually at the last minute due to 2020 Covid restrictions.” .
April, 2020:
Public screenings and Events put on hold in 2020. We are looking forward to sharing Marge’s stories with you! In the meantime, DVD is available for purchase here on website & film is streaming at TheSurfNetwork.com
San Diego Surf Film Festival – Official Selection
May 14 – 17 , 2020 – POSTPONED
“Everyone is looking forward to the SDSFF 2020…only 15 films have been Officially Selected… Looking forward to seeing the films on the big screen!”
SDSFF Festival Director
Heal the Ocean SURF NITE
Santa Barbara, CA. May 14, 2020 – POSTPONED
Come Join Us for: Happy Hour, Music from the Film, Screening, Benefit for Heal the Ocean.
Check back here for new event/screening date.
Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2020-
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD WINNER!
VIRTUAL Screening+ Filmmaker Introduction
Sunday, August 2, 2020 1pm HST/4pmPST
To View Film Page Click here!
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Screening
A Film Screening with Q&A—Zoom Webinar presentation by
Filmmaker, Heather Hudson
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00pm
WATCH Heather Hudson in “The Deeper Dive Series”: click here
CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM EVENT
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
“93” Film Screening + Q&A with filmmaker Heather Hudson
“Wave Woman” Book signing and Presentation with Vicky Durand
“WAVE WOMEN” at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents a book talk with Vicky Durand, author of Wave Woman: The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer, and Heather Hudson, producer of 93-Letters from Marge and The Women of the Waves films.
Filmmaker Heather Hudson will have a table selling all merchandise from her films & Vicky Durand will be selling/signing books!
CAMBRIA FILM FESTIVAL SUMMERFEST ’21
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre
Q & A with Filmmaker Heather Hudson
SAN CLEMENTE WOMEN’S SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Saturday, January 22, 2022 – 5 – 8pm
Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center (SHACC)
110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA
Proceeds from this evening benefits two locally run women founded surf therapy organizations: Groundswell Community Project and Sandy Feet Initiative.
Click here for tickets!
CAMBRIA FILM FESTIVAL 2022
“Based on the current rise of COVID cases, the Cambria Film Festival has announced that this year’s Festival will be VIRTUAL only.”
Film becomes available February 2, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Saturday, March 19, @ 5 pm
Community Arts Workshop
Santa Barbara, 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
QUEEN OF THE POINT SCREENING 2022
Traveler Surf Club, Malibu, CA USA
Friday, June 24, 2022
SAN DIEGO SURF FESTIVAL 2022
a San Diego Surfing Hall of Fame Event!
Friday, August 12, 2022 @ 5pm
Star Theatre Co., 402 No. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
SANTA CRUZ FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Saturday, October 8 @ 2:30pm
Veteran’s Memorial Building
846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA
SEA SISTERS: AN EVENING OF
WOMEN’S OCEANIC TALES THROUGH FILM EVENT 2023
Presented by, Creative Curations SB
Tuesday, July 11 @ 7pm
Sunkissed Pantry Refinery and Common Goods
31 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA
HARMONY EVENT SERIES 2023 Date to be announced!
Harmony Hotel
Nosara, Costa Rica
800.720.1182
Will your town be next? Contact us.
STAY STOKED!
Check out Graciegirl LLC earlier films:
The Women and The Waves
The Women and The Waves 2
Links to News & What the Audience is Saying
NEWS: READ ALL ABOUT IT!
11/2020 LIQUID SALT MAGAZINE click here
10/2020 Noozhawk Article click here
RADIO: HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!
1/2021 KCBX / NPR Issues and Ideas- Beth Thornton’s Interview with Heather Hudson
click here to listen (9 minutes in!)
AUDIENCE:
“Very Soulful and heart warming. I loved it! “
“Great combination of history, documentary, surfing and life lessons.”
“That was awesome! It brought a tear to my eye at the end. Really wonderful.”
“Inspiring transformative film and the images are spectacular! Great film – Mahalo!”
“It’s a great film! That history has to be told. And I loved the music!”
“WOW!!! As a woman surfer in my mid-60’s this film really spoke to me. It also gave me hope that when the day comes that I am no longer physically able to enjoy bodyboarding as I can now, hopefully I will continue to enjoy the ocean/waves just as much rather than mourning the passing of a sport that has been such an important part of my life”
Bravo Heather Hudson!”