
Bethany Hamilton was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic, sun-drenched, surfer girl’s life on the Kauai Coast and competing in national competitions when everything changed in a heartbeat. On Halloween morning, Bethany was on a typical ocean outing when a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and seemed to shatter all her dreams. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany’s feisty determination and steadfast faith spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.
MPAA: Rated PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material.
Principal Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt
Director: Sean McNamara

Sarah gives a lesson of perspective to the teens in her youth group.
Themes: Perspective, Hope, Lessons, Church, Promise, Understanding, Scripture, God's Nature, Reality
1:25
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After the tragic shark attack, Bethany asks her father when she will be able to surf again.
Themes: Tragedy, Will, Encouragement, Scripture, Determination, Steadfast, Overcomer, Trials, Challenges
0:57
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Bethany questions how her recent tragedy can be a part of God’s plan.
Themes: Perspective, God's Will, Providence, Tragedy, Suffering, Crucible, Understanding, Despair, Life Changing
0:55
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After losing her arm in the shark attack, Bethany suffers with the idea of not being normal or desirable.
Themes: Identity, Self-Esteem, Vanity, Acceptance, Love, Appearances, Beauty, Popularity, Image
1:59
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After failing in a surfing competition due to the loss of her arm, Bethany searches for answers on what to do next with her life.
Themes: Tragedy, Quitting, Giving Up, Fatherhood, Parenting, Doubt, Hopeless, Perspective, Prayer
3:06
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Upon arriving in Indonesia after the tragic tsunami swept through the region, Bethany is struck by the suffering of the people.
Themes: Poverty, Compassion, Perspective, Self-Realization, Helping, Tragedy, Disaster, Reflection, Paradigm Shift
2:54
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Bethany encourages a young boy to venture into the water to surf, and she reflects on how helping people in need change your perspective.
Themes: Fear, Encouragement, Helping, Caring, Joy, Humanity, Love, Perspective, Self-Realization
3:20
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Bethany begins to embrace her tragedy as a platform to inspire others to achieve the impossible.
Themes: Media, Purpose, Faith, Belief, Example, Hope, Inspiration, Overcomer, Providence
1:34
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