Self Discovery for Social Survival (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2019, Self Discovery for Social Survival is a music and documentary film directed by Chris Gentile, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Self Discovery for Social Survival is a collaborative surf and music film produced by Brooklyn based record label, Mexican Summer and Pilgrim Surf + Supply, a New York based surf and outdoor brand. Filmed in Mexico, the Maldives and Iceland in three separate vignettes, musicians (Allah Las, Connan Mockasin, Andrew Van Wyngarden of MGMT, and Peaking Lights) alongside pro-surfers,embark on a journey that combines a symbiotic relationship between music and the waves, the environment, and local culture. Poetically narrated by the legendary avant-garde film maker Jonas Mekas.
Who’s in it. Self Discovery for Social Survival stars Jonas Mekas as Narrator (voice) and Stephanie Gilmore.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Self Discovery for Social Survival has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Self Discovery for Social Survival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Self Discovery for Social Survival tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Self Discovery for Social Survival (2019)?
- In US, Self Discovery for Social Survival is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Self Discovery for Social Survival worth watching?
- Self Discovery for Social Survival holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Self Discovery for Social Survival?
- Self Discovery for Social Survival stars Jonas Mekas and Stephanie Gilmore.
- When was Self Discovery for Social Survival released?
- Self Discovery for Social Survival was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.