This documentary is about a large family and a father who was a trained physician who decided to give up his career to raise his family living in a camper, traveling the country, surfing and. Join facebook to connect with navah paskowitzasner and others you may know. March 3rd 1921 november 10th 2014 dorian doc paskowitz, image courtesy paskowitz surf camp. Rick griffin by john severson,welcome to mickeys house by steve pezman, j bay. Jun 19, 2008 surfwise sounds, of course, like a surfing documentary. Israel paskowitz, jonathan paskowitz, david paskowitz editors note. Get detailed information about jonathan paskowitz, including previous known addresses, phone numbers, jobs, schools, or run a comprehensive background check anonymously. Dorian doc paskowitz has been surfing for 70 years.
We meet dorian doc paskowitz at 85 years old, doing exercises in the nude and then providing a full body inventory. A novel by jonathan nasaw and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Surf story book and surf art book surfart t shirts surf story. He later worked with surfer hero herbie fletcher at astro productions, creating the first surf comic book surf crazed and the first surfer trading cards. Lightning bolt readies its return lightning bolt, the surf brand started in hawaii decades ago by surfers gerry lopez and jack shipley, is staging a comeback with the help of jonathan paskowitz. New york surfer jonathan paskowitz has mastered lifes unpredictable waves. Doc paskowitz and wife juliette lived, with sons david, jonathan, abraham, israel, moses, adam, salvador daniel and joshua and only daughter navah, all. The texasborn, stanfordeducated physician leaves behind an indelible mark on surf culture. Navah paskowitz celebrity profile check out the latest navah paskowitz photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Paskowitz, adam paskowitz, salvador doug pray in surfwise 2007 surfwise. Welcome to the most comprehensive list of surf books.
Nov 11, 2014 the texasborn, stanfordeducated physician leaves behind an indelible mark on surf culture. Jonathan paskowitz and the movie documentary surfwise. Jonathan paskowitz and the movie documentary surfwise said, july 29, 2008 at 3. Reminiscing about the surfing doctor, dorian paskowitz. Paskowitz contributed articles to surfer magazine and wrote the book surfing and health. The juice magazine surf skate style party was a night filled with rock stars, art stars and skateboarding legends. In november of 2014, the surfing world lost one of its most unique and colorful characters in 93yearold dr.
The film explores dorian paskowitzs long quest to live in. From the first family of surfing, the paskowitz family. Juice magazine hosted a surf skate style party for the new mag at its venice beach headquarters, as a celebration of surf, skate, music, art and life, with scott oster signing his juice magazine cover. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Surfwise is about the legendary dorian doc paskowitz, raising his 11member family off the grid at the beach with strict diets of no sugar and all surfing. He helped introduce surfing to israel, founded the paskowitz surf campone of the worlds bestknown surf schools, and became a kind of surf fitness sage, riding waves well into his 90s, and penning dozens of health columns for surfer in the 70s. Dorian doc paskowitz march 3, 1921 november 10, 2014 was an american surfer and physician. A bitchin love letter to sand and sea, and a spirited inside account of life with the first family of american surfingin 1956, dorian doc paskowitz stepped away from a successful medical practice and began a lifelong surfing odyssey that grew to include his wife juliette, and their. Dorian paskowitz, surfing icon and subject of surfwise.
Dorian doc paskowitz, surfing pioneer, 93 jewish journal. A documentary film about paskowitzs family directed by doug pray, surfwise premiered at the toronto international film festival in 2007 and was released in theaters by magnolia pictures in 2008. I produced a documentary about our life in 2007 called surfwise. Two massive books and almost pages of art and more than 300 personal surf stories. Scott oster is, without question, one of the kings of style.
Ironic or not, dorian and juliette paskowitz, were the first paskowitz s we managed to track down. The surf instructors are true experts who keep you safe, and build your stoke. Paskowitz died in 2014, at age 93, of complications following a broken hip. Explore surf publications that document the history of surfing and project the future of wave riding. Forty years since first born, the brand has reintroduced itself in the united states and internationally with surf veteran jonathan paskowitz leading the effort. Dorian paskowitz is the author of surfing and health 3. Legendary surfer dorian doc paskowitz, often referred to as the patriarch of the first family of surfing, passed away on monday evening in newport beach, california at the age of 93. Paskowitz meaning and origin of the name paskowitz. Personal surf stories, and motivational insights toward achieving health. Surfwise 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Doc paskowitz, still surfin for health at 90 years old. Paskowitz wrote a book in 1997 republished in 2007 on his philosophy about health and other issues titled surfing and health.
Written by adam paskowitz, james book, nick lucero and peter predichizzi. Its doc who revs up the story, opening the familys book of life while doing unclothed. Their art and stories are at the heart of one of the most. This photo is a moment in time from artos pool that captures the essece of surf skate style and pays tribute to generations of. Dorian doc paskowitz, his wife juliette, and their nine childrenall of whom were homeschooled on the beaches of southern california, hawaii, mexico and israel. I first learned about the documentary surfwise back when i was living in rockaway and surfing pretty much on a daily basis, regardless of the weather. For over three decades the paskowitz surf camp has been teaching people how to surf. Jonathan has long been a part of the surfing community, both as a surfer and in the surf industry with brands like black flys and now lighting bolt. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Paskowitz surf camp is the one stop shop to get your exposure to surfing and surf culture. Tv biopic of surfing family threatened in life rights lawsuit. Izzy paskowitz by unwinding autism from the album izzy paskowitz. We have amenities such as pool, jacuzzi, snackbar, etc. Documentary offers twist on 60s with surfing family.
Doc and his children were recently made the subject of a documentary, surfwise. Growing up in a surfer family, wipeouts and all the family of dorian doc paskowitz all 11 of them lived on a 24foot camper, traveling the continent in search of good surfing. Surfwise has a bohemian vibe and a cool sheen, but its an. Well, it helped my mom sell books because she kind of survives on. Jul 23, 2015 tv biopic of surfing family threatened in life rights lawsuit. Doc paskowitz simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Paskowitz was born in galveston, texas, to a russian continued. The amazing true odyssey of the paskowitz family by. Jonathan paskowitz going over all the camera details with a video crew camera crew from left to right erin heidenreich directorsound, matt linker water cameraassistant camera, charlie parrish director of photography, mia greendove producer, steve barilotti assistant directorinterviews. Rent surfwise 2007 starring juliette paskowitz and david paskowitz on dvd and bluray. Feb 02, 2015 paskowitz surf camp is the one stop shop to get your exposure to surfing and surf culture. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The surf story project is a collection of art and story from more than 200 of the surf cultures most influential artists, writers, photographers and iconic figures spanning more than 50 years. With the rerelease of his book surfing and health this year, doc will be hitting the talk story circuits and local cafes as a health guru. A surfing life jul 2, 20 by izzy paskowitz and daniel paisner. Legendary surfer, dorian doc paskowitz, abandoned a successful medical practice to withdraw from the lifestyle of mainstream america.
Surf and health guru doc paskowitz, the father of the socalled first family of surfing a nomadic clan of 11 who lived an unorthodox life centred around surfing and wellbeing has passed away aged 93. Dorian paskowitz was profiled in the 2007 film surfwise. Paskowitz surf camp san diego 2020 all you need to. The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, dr. Dorian doc paskowitz, now 85 years old and still surfing. The family spent their days living by docs rules on health, fitness, sexuality, and above all surfing. Dorian doc paskowitz march 3, 1921 november 10, 2014 was an american surfer and physician, who gave up practicing medicine for a living and decided to become a professional surfer. Read on to hear about the paskowitz s amazing tale. Surfwise official movie site starring juliette paskowitz, david. We are a small family run business with a family of staff that are professional, fun and really love what they do.
Also, see the movie surfwise to get a closer look at dorian paskowitz and his family. It contains surfers and surfing, all right, but in fact, its about the strange and problematic paskowitz family, the first family of surfing. Phd, regent university is lead pastor of riverside church in st. He had several children before marrying his third wife, juliette, in 1959. Don king, no pants mance by denny aaberg, the bull and the kid interview with greg noll and brock little by steve pezman, the power of. As if the oral history of clueless as told by amy heckerling and the cast and crew jul 7, 2015 by jen chaney. Through the years there have been zillions of stories and tales about. Jason kliot, joana vicente, jonathan paskowitz, doug pray.
Our compound is located inside the reknown campland on the bay. Surfwise star jonathan paskowitz is hoping for wave of. Kelly slater reveals biggest wish of surf guru doc paskowitz. The paskowitz family, which from 1972 and over the decades has taught people to surf at their surf camps, have sued two production studios, claiming. Jun 29, 2017 the author of the force lists ross macdonald, james crumley, charles willeford, chester himes and robert b. Surf images blog surfing news, photography, contest.
Dec 01, 2014 new york times conversations with the paskowitz family. Surfwise is the best film at the international surf film. The goal being to live a long life, and live it well. Its a good, generally warming story, one that made me want to grab a surfboard or at least check out the familys famous surf camp in san diego, which, as it happens, was attended by tommy. His fourth boy israel became a longboarding world champ. Jonathan paskowitz celebrity profile check out the latest jonathan paskowitz photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Nov 15, 2014 dorian paskowitz, a stanfordeducated doctor who gave up a lucrative medical practice to embark, with his family, on a peripatetic and celebrated surfing life, died on monday in newport beach, calif. Surf wise like many american outsideradventurers, dorian doc paskowitz set out to realize a utopian dream. First as a professional surfer winning the us and world longboard championships in 1987 and 1988. The posters, smash hits in the 50s and 60s, remain collector favorites. I first learned about the documentary surfwise back when i was living in rockaway. In the last 50s he turned his passion for surfing into several movies.
He formerly served as assistant professor of homiletics and the director for the doctor of ministry program at covenant theological seminary and was a campus minister with the navigators. Counterpoint, surf statements by jonathan paskowitz, bazooka by tom morey, pops truck by allan seymour, retrospective. All i had was a way of life that i made up as i went along, doc paskowitz told. When prosurefer izzy paskowitz discovered that the ocean offered solace to his autistic son, he began taking him out tandem on his board, and bonding with him like never before. Growing up as a paskowitz probably wasnt the easiest thing. Dorian and juliet paskowitz, left, with current and one future member of the surfing clan, run through a song as they prepare for their first record at. Join facebook to connect with jonathan paskowitz and others you may know. Wavegarden, a spanish engineering company, is making waves that could land the sport in the tokyo olympic games.
He gave up practicing medicine for a living and decided to become a professional surfer. But unlike other american searchers like thoreau or kerouac, paskowitz took his wife and nine children along for the ride, all eleven of them living in a 24foot camper. Dorian paskowitz was inducted into the international surfing hall of fame in 1991. Jonathan paskowitz is the second oldest of nine from the legendary. May 08, 2008 growing up in a surfer family, wipeouts and all the family of dorian doc paskowitz all 11 of them lived on a 24foot camper, traveling the continent in search of good surfing. When hes away from the ocean hes an old man, paskowitz s wife said in 1990, looking at her then68yearold husband. Surfwise follows the odyssey of 85yearold, legendary surfer dr. Paskowitz became an advocate for healthy living, authoring a book, surfing and health. I recently saw jonathan paskowitz featured on stephen colberts colbert report in an interview about a documentary surfwise. I think its surprising to a lot of people that our camp is not what everyone associates with surfing.
Dorian doc paskowitz, his wife juliette, and their nine children. With juliette paskowitz, david paskowitz, jonathan paskowitz, abraham paskowitz. Abandoning a successful medical practice, he sought selffulfillment by taking up the nomadic life of a surfer. Paskowitz surf camp san diego 2020 all you need to know. Today izzy runs surf camps in 22 cities nationally for children with autism. It was a honor to sit and talk to jonathan about his experiences in the industry, his incredible tall tales of surfing, and his father. The talmud says as israel has kept the sabbath, so the sabbath has kept israel. I saw this in the movies before and had to have a copy. As a result, with dukes mana, the surfing physicians second son jonathan grew up to become a united states surf champion. Dorian and juliet paskowitz, left, with current and one future member of the surfing clan, run through a song as they prepare for their first record at media ventures studio in century city, may 1. Zack eswine dedicated to publishing excellent books that. Its a good, generally warming story, one that made me want to grab a surfboard or at least check out the familys famous surf camp in san diego, which, as it.
Surfwise, the documentary surf film created by director doug pray and featuring lightning bolt president jonathan paskowitz of the infamous paskowitz surf clan, recently won best film at the international surf film festival danglet and best film at the quiksilver surfestival that recently took place in chile. A doctor quits his job and gives up his house to go on the road with his 9 kids in a camper van. Browse the surf classics, bestsellers, surf guides, surf manuals and encyclopedias of surf culture. Surfing and health, his memoir and heath advice book, was published in 1998. In many ways, surfwise is a biographical memoira probing look at the life and legacy of one very singular man. Get detailed information about j paskowitz, including previous known addresses, phone numbers, jobs, schools, or run a comprehensive background check anonymously. Dorian doc paskowitz, his wife juliette, and their nine children who were all homeschooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild. As a kid, he lived with his parents and eight siblings in a 24foot camper, swapping school and society for the surf. Jonathan paskowitz spent years involved in the surf industry. Paskowitz first family of surfing sue lionsgate, polsky. Dorian paskowitz s book, surfing and healing, can be ordered at lightening bolt is found at izzy paskowitz s surfers healing camps can be located at doc.
Paskowitz s book on nutrition, but it is out of print. Jonathan paskowitz owner jonathan paskowitz linkedin. In 1972, he founded a surf camp run by his family, where campers could live alongside and surf with members of the paskowitz family. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest.