AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt
Columbia Pictures; Directed by Sean McNamara
Rated PG; 106 minutes; 2011


This is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic life on Kauai, participating in national surf competitions with her best friend Alana, when everything changed. This film reveals Bethany's fight to recover from her ordeal and how she grappled with the question of her future.