Aug 11 2018
Legendary surfer and opioid addiction: film and event

Legendary surfer and opioid addiction: film and event

Presented by Saint Augustine Film Festival and Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (FOSAA) at St. Augustine Amphitheatre

The evening will showcase the recently-released documentary Kissed by God, by Teton Gravity Research, which focuses on the untold story of three-times world champion Hawaiian surfer Andy Irons and his struggle with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction.

The doors open at 7 p.m. at the Saint Augustine Amphitheater and includes two bands that will start at 7:30 – Kelp and Oh Great Sea – followed by the film at 8:30 p.m. There will be a guest appearance by New Symrna Beach surfer Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt, who has been called one of the most interesting men in surfing.  A raffle will be held for a custom surfboard by Surf Station.  Other sponsors include Aqua East Surf Shop, Christian Surfers, Pit, Funkytown Fitness, The St. Augustine Recovery Center, and The Bailey Group.

Admission Info

Free Admission

Dates & Times

2018/08/11 - 2018/08/11

Location Info

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

1340 SR-A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080