Just glancing at the reviews I think many have missed the point. I grew up in Huntington Beach CA, worked for Quiksilver/Roxy but am not a surfer. The surf culture (at least in so CA) is hostile toward gay people, unattractive women and people that are overweight. Scratch that, that would be WOMEN that are overweight.

The overarching message of this documentary is that you really cant be out in surf culture, and if you are many times it will result in being ostracized. For those that arent all that familiar with surf culture, most competitions/competitors travel around the world to compete. I think this was portrayed nicely in this film

We need a documentary like this. As a lesbian non-surfer, I feel this is a topic that needs to be addressed, and I am thrilled to see that someone has done so.

This film is a delight. It is a fun, cinematically beautiful, heartfelt and honest story telling the experience of surfers from South America to Asia, Australia, the US and Europe, professional and beginner, of what it has been like to struggle with being gay in and out of the water. In light of athletes in many other sports coming out, this documentry gives an important case for acceptance of all minority groups, women and homosexuals, through the lens of surfing. As one says in the movie, young gay children don’t have any heroes to look up to, especially not in the world of surfing, and this film finally poses the question to an otherwise ignorant industry. Such an inspiring film, now go get wet!

Really? Do you realize what surfing is and has become? Limited by the fact that most land masses are not bordered by surfable beaches, and that even at its peak of approximately 3 millions surfers or less, there is really only enough waves and surfable beaches for less than a quarter of that amount, with competition for space on a wave! repeat: competition for space on any given wave today, I don’t care what color, or creed you are, if your human, you will be competing for space and you are not welcome. Period. Don’t believe me? Take a look at Pipeline when its 20 feet and life-threatening… its like driving the auto bahn at top speed against traffic.

Very inspiring, Showing the world and individuals out there that there are all types of people out there in all walks of life. As well as showing the significance of being yourself can have for other people.

Being a landscaper and growing up in a small town in Northern California, I never related to gay men in the city. I never had any role models. I never knew that there were people just like me. I never understood why they talked differently or wanted to be drag queens. My opinion was, “why don’t they just act normal?” Now, I have no problem with it and think people should be who they want to be but for me, I am attracted to straight acting guys. It was a refreshing movie about guys and gals just loving the sport of surfing. It was a story about their lives and fitting in acting straight. It was about them coming out and being proud. It was about my life.

Loved it. very interesting, had no idea there were any gay surfers out there (like out). This film had diverse topics like gender inequality, white privilege and of course homosexuality.

I found this film to be thoughtful, well balanced in its message and has plenty of fun surfing in it. It gives me hope that surfers might start to loosen up a little and start being more accepting. I liked that both male and female surfers were included as well as people from outside the US. There is a lot of diversity in the lineup which can make the sport stronger if people just open up to it. I really liked that the ISA President did an interview and seemed accepting of diversity in the sport. Sadly, the ASP missed their opportunity to be a leader. Overall, a good film.
PS For the people who don’t understand why Barney Frank is included is because Frank married Tom, the surf photographer who was featured in that part of the film.

Gay surfers? I’m sorry but I couldn’t finish watching this. Nothing against the gay community, I respect the gay community but I don’t understand connection. I love surfing because unlike organized team sports, the waves don’t discriminate. Surfing is a personal journey and anyone who truly loves it, does it because of their personal connection with the ocean. It doesn’t care if your black, white, gay, straight….Just surf. If you love what you do, no one can ever take that away from you. As for the “line -up”…if you respect surf etiquette and those in the line up you can get your share of waves.

One of the more inspiring films I’ve seen in a while.. I’ve never surfed, but have hated myself for being gay for nearly 43 years…. It’s always makes my heart a little better to see people find their own happiness when it comes to being gay. I wish I had the skills to do such a project with my beloved Marines from my days in the Corps.

It was very interesting to watch this documentary about how the surf world deals with people being gay or lesbian. It was very nice to see how they were so opening to the gay community, but it was sad to see the struggles each surf person had to overcome. The saddest part was when a surfing committing suicide because of not being accepted by his surf community. I also like how each surfer was becoming leader in their community. All All it was great to watch.

The movie Out in the Line-Up offers huge information and insight on the surfing industry. These people are much to be appreciated as they pioneer through a much affiliated closeted attitude.

This is a really great documentary! The guys are pure athletes. To have the courage and come out this way is pure and totally heartfelt. Though being segregated just because they are surfers has nothing to do with what their sexuality is. I commend these guys for having the courage to make themselves known. Trust me others will follow. Truly enjoyable and worth a watch!

Well the description doesnt say it is A DOCUMENTARY !!! Wasn’t looking for that.So, Im sure its good for what it is, but not my cup of tea 🙁

Beautiful footage and articulate speakers can’t mask the very common and unfortunate story of the lack of acceptance of homosexuals. And I hate to say that because it’s a story that needs to change. But, I was expecting, or at least hoping for, something a unique and different about this story since it involves a sport that isn’t generating millions of dollars in revenue like the major sports. The word “surfing” could literally be replaced by almost any sport or activity that exists in the world today. That’s where the problem truly lies with this documentary.

Kudos on the documentary, Out in the Line Up. It’s a great thing, regardless of sport’s affiliation, to see people regardless of sexual proclivity and gender come together as a whole and express their shared love of a sport and respect for one another. Keep up the good work. You took a great flying leap of faith and presented the world an appropriate and valid viewpoint of Gay life.

Excellent documentary. After watching it, you feel great hope and promise that we are closer than ever of living in a world where all people, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation, can share the same beautiful things together instead of separately.

I wanted to hate this movie.
I’ve been surfing for 32 years. Grew up in So Cal. Hawaii for 10 years.

I usually hate ‘surfing lifestyle’ pieces ’cause they just co-opt the sport for whatever their real agenda is (girl surf movies, lake surf movies, Gulf surf movies, Hippsters, autism, investment bankers who surf, etc.).

This film is a real joy. Even the surfing is well shot and fun to watch, and it moves along nicely.

They even address stuff in this that almost none of the ‘girl surf films’ do: Why all the T&A?

Most of the girl movies focus on ‘look we can surf well/radically just like the boys’ and not ‘why do we have to wear thongs and be beautiful while we surf?’ Imagine if we made the WNBA athletes wear lingerie during the game? Their would be outrage. But the most traditionally attractive woman in surfing (Alana B) can’t win a contest. She is just there to sell the fantasy (nothing against her, I’d take the money). Yet Carissa got so much crap for being a little heavy EVEN WHEN SHE RIPS!

Worth a watch, and some funny jokes. Love Australians.

I wanted to rate this higher — just be advised the human rights angle is a whole lot more emphasized than surfing. As other reviewers note, the inclusion of Blarney Frank is puzzling and doesn’t add anything. Ultimately I’ve taken in enough human rights pieces that half way through I zoomed to the end. You won’t be in pain from watching this, but if you really want to dig in on the culture, this movie might not be your best choice.

Awful. Incredibly boring. Barney Frank…on a documentary about surfers? Do not waste your time on this snooze fest.

Just glancing at the reviews I think many have missed the point. I grew up in Huntington Beach CA, worked for Quiksilver/Roxy but am not a surfer. The surf culture (at least in so CA) is hostile toward gay people, unattractive women and people that are overweight. Scratch that, that would be WOMEN that are overweight.

The overarching message of this documentary is that you really cant be out in surf culture, and if you are many times it will result in being ostracized. For those that arent all that familiar with surf culture, most competitions/competitors travel around the world to compete. I think this was portrayed nicely in this film

We need a documentary like this. As a lesbian non-surfer, I feel this is a topic that needs to be addressed, and I am thrilled to see that someone has done so.

Not sure what went wrong here. The movie’s heart is in the right place, but somehow it doesn’t add up to much. Weird to see Barney Frank in a movie about surfers. But if a young gay kid who’s into surfing sees this and feels less alone, then 5 stars for outreach.

This is not only a great surf film but very refreshing. The surf footage is good and it’s interesting to see the different spots where the people are from and to learn their story. We loved the interviews with the professional surfers and world champions. Great to hear from them and I hope for every surfer to watch this one day.