A film about the cultural evolution of the Sydney beach side suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle faced by it's youth - the notorious surf gang known as the Bra Boys.
Direction
Sunny Abberton directing his own family's mythology—objectivity who?
Production
Crowe's gravel-voiced narration elevating surf footage to epic poetry.
Director
Sunny Abberton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Bra Boys became unlikely fashion icons; their 'My Brother's Keeper' tattoos and board shorts influenced Australian streetwear for a decade. The film essentially created the 'noble outlaw surfer' archetype that brands still exploit.
Russell Crowe basically funded this passion project and narrated for free because he grew up nearby and knew the Abbertons. The 'Blood is Thicker Than Water' premiere had actual riot police present.
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