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The Road to Patagonia
Benefitted is an understatement. Actually, despite
its humble status as an indie film, The Road to
Patagonia has sold out a majority of its Q&A
screenings, receiving a myriad of awards along the
way, including Best Film and Best Documentary at
the Byron Bay International Film Festival, Audience
Choice Award at the Florida Surf Film Festival and
a whole lot more.
Considering how many people have rallied behind
the film, I can only imagine the waves it will make
when it’s finally pushed out internationally and
digitally later this year. For those interested, the
doco is screening in select cinemas right now.
I think I can speak for the entire team when I
say that we all highly recommend it. Really, only
good things can come from a grassroots surfing
production made with the very best intentions
over a period of 10 years. It’s an incredible thing to
watch.
When asked if the overwhelmingly positive reaction
has stirred up any emotions for him, Matty said he
couldn’t be more stoked with the feedback they’ve
received so far.
“A lot of people have told us it’s really got them
thinking about their own lives and assessing where
they want to spend their time on this planet.
“Some people have said it’s been a catalyst for
big change, like selling their house and following
a dream. I’m just really happy that it’s stimulating
conversations.
“Despite investigating themes of colonialism and
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