Welcome to the premier of the Marc Silber Show where we bring you remarkable people who are a source of inspiration, innovation and creativity.*

Marc landed on the red carpet at the premier of Soul Surfer starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb. Marc heard from the director Sean McNamara, Bethany Hamilton whose story the movie was based on and AnnaSophia Robb who played her in the film and Halfdan Hussey who heads up Cinequest. Each talks about the message of the film and their passion for filmmaking.

Here’s what – Michael Rabehl 
of Cinequest said about Soul Surfer:

Bethany Hamilton was born to surf. Growing up on the Kauai Coast, hers was a tranquil, surfer girl’s life—participating in national competitions and revealing her natural talent on the waves. On Halloween morning 2003, her dreams seemed to splinter when Bethany, on a typical ocean outing, was attacked by a shark and lost her arm. 

Bravely determined, Bethany fights to recover, supported by the love of her parents (Quaid and Hunt). And while on a trip to Thailand with her youth-group leader (Carrie Underwood) after the devastating tsunami, Bethany sees her greater purpose to help change the lives of others. With her resolve stronger than ever, she returns home to conquer, not only her own challenges, but also to help others do the same. 

Based on Hamilton’s book and featuring an all-star cast, director Sean McNamara’s Soul Surfer beautifully captures the spirit and strength of a young woman’s determination to overcome personal loss. Her strength drives her towards a courageous comeback, giving her the opportunity to take her loss and transform the lives of others.