Explore the intersection of surfing, filmmaking and music through a special double feature spanning more than 25 years of Jack Johnson’s creative life.
THICKER THAN WATER (2000) follows Johnson and filmmaker Chris Malloy as they travel to surf destinations including Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India and Ireland. Shot on 16mm film, it captures both thrilling surf footage and intimate moments of friendship, creativity and connection to the ocean, offering a meditation on the lifestyle and culture surrounding surfing.
Johnson’s new 2026 documentary, SURFILMUSIC, blends rare surf film footage, personal and family archives, and present-day reflections to trace his evolution from surfer and filmmaker to internationally known musician. Directed by Emmett Malloy, the film explores how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for his broader creative life and eventually found their way into his songwriting.
SURFILMUSIC features Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John Florence, Emmett Malloy, Kim Johnson and more, with a score by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez. The film is dedicated to the memory of Tamayo Perry.