402 - Albe Falzon

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402 - Albe Falzon

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Feb 24, 2022

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This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footage, his effortless dedication to living in a creative flow state, losing his passion for filmmaking, and the importance of visibility. Enjoy!
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Feb 24, 2022

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