
Bill Ballard's groundbreaking 2001 women's surf film featuring an all-star lineup of the world's best female surfers in the pristine Mentawai Islands. "When you're in the Mentawai Islands, it's like somebody just turned off the noise of the world and turned up the volume of Creation." - Rochelle Ballard This 40-minute surf documentary showcases incredible surfing from women's surfing legends in one of the world's most beautiful surf destinations. Experience the power, grace, and progression of women's surfing at its finest.
Directed by Bill Ballard, Poetic Silence leans on a strong ensemble — Serena Brooke, Rochelle Ballard, Megan Abubo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2001.
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