“The Life Story of Doc Ball” is a 54 minute documentary based on the life of the first dedicated surf photographer. Doc Ball had a huge influence on promoting surfing world-wide during the 1930's and 1940's because of his over 900 photographs and thousands of feet of 16mm film that he shot in and out of the water.

Photographer Doc Ball had a big influence on promoting surfing worldwide during the 1930s and 1940s through his over 900 photographs and thousands of feet of 16mm film that he shot in and out of the water.