Surf, summer and cinema merge in this special presentation as Barefoot Cinema brings you the mesmerising untold story of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons, and his struggle with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. Andy was an incredible presence on the world stage as the “People’s Champion”, yet he struggled with the same demons that millions of people worldwide battle with daily. He was the pride of Hawaii and revered around the world for his blue collar rise to surfing fame and success. However, many were unaware of his internal battles that led to his demise. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States, the untold story of Andy’s life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases.

A film by Teton Gravity Research.