The Remarkable Story of Curt Harper, Surfing Mentor and Local Legend

Directed by Brendan Hearne · Starring Josh Alvarez, Ryder Alves, Janice Aragon, Beau Clarke · 2015

Curt Harper, a 50-year-old autistic surfer once advised to be institutionalized, has become a mentor and legend among Southern California's young surfers.

A warm portrait of a surf legend whose parents' faith turned a grim prognosis into a life of joy.

Curt Harper is a 50-year-old competitive surfer and beloved mentor to Southern California's ""groms"" (young surfers). Diagnosed with autism as a child, a doctor recommended that Harper be institutionalized; his parents

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