“Don’t let your family miss this inspiring true story. Lifts you up, grabs your heart and takes you on an unforgettable journey of personal courage.” — Jeanne Wolf, Parade
“An authentic and heartfelt movie.” — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
When You Come Back From a Loss, Beat the Odds, and Never Say Never,You Find a Champion.
SOUL SURFER
The $41.5MM Box Office Hit Stars AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt,
with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid
Loaded with Bonus Material, Including Deleted Scenes,
Two Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes and the Documentary “Heart of a Soul Surfer”
Debuting on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and DVD August 2nd
CULVER CITY, CALIF. (June 6, 2011) – Soul Surfer, based on the remarkable true story of pro surfer Bethany Hamilton’s journey from tragedy to triumph, debuts on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and DVD August 2nd from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The inspiring story of a girl’s comeback after a shark attack stars AnnaSophia Robb (Race to Witch Mountain), Academy Award-winner Helen Hunt (Best Actress, As Good As It Gets, 1997), Dennis Quaid (The Rookie, G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra), Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo (TV’s “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) and Lorraine Nicholson (Click). Bonus features include deleted scenes, the documentary “Heart of a Soul Surfer” and three behind-the-scenes featurettes, “The Making of Soul Surfer,” which explores the making of the film from the filmmaker’s perspective; “Becoming Bethany,” which shows how AnnaSophia Robb brought her character to life with the help of Bethany Hamilton; and “Surfing for the Screen: Inside the Action.” Soul Surfer will be available in the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack for $38.99 SRP and on DVD for $30.99 SRP.
SYNOPSIS:
Soul Surfer is the incredible true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany’s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.
Directed by Sean McNamara, the screenplay was by McNamara, Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz and Michael Berk. Soul Surfer is based on the book by Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk and Rick Bundschuh. The screen story is by Sean McNamara, Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk, Matt R. Allen, Caleb Wilson and Brad Gann.
DVD and Blu-ray Bonus Features Include:
* Deleted Scenes
* “The Making of Soul Surfer” Featurette
* “Surfing for the Screen: Inside the Action” Featurette
* “Becoming Bethany” Featurette
* “Heart of a Soul Surfer” Documentary
Soul Surfer has a run time of approximately 106 minutes and is rated PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material.