Surfwise

Fascinating documentary about a family of nine children who grow up somewhat wild under the iron first and open heart of their surf-guru dad, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, an ex-doctor who dropped off the grid to raise child after child in a 24-foot long camper wherever he had the whim to take them all. He was obsessed with health, fitness and surfing, told his kids that school is dangerous, and taught them to be good people using the laws of nature and "clean living." He's obviously crazy, but some of his philosophy does work out in the end...his kid love him (despite his foibles) and they turn into good, loving parents, overall. The story is well told with old pictures and footage mixed with modern-day looks at the family and who they have all become.