12 Miles North Premiere

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$The Montalban Theatre got packed last night in Hollywood, creating an interesting mix: surf + Hollywood + an enriching story. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

The Montalban Theatre got packed last night in Hollywood, creating an interesting mix: surf + Hollywood + an enriching story. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Director Richard Yelland with Will – who first told the 12 Miles North team about the story of Nick Gabaldon. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Director Richard Yelland with Will – who first told the 12 Miles North team about the story of Nick Gabaldon. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Scrimshander Peter Spacek provided all of the art in the place. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Scrimshander Peter Spacek provided all of the art in the place. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$\"Lost Lives\" by Nick Gabaldon...scrimshawed into a surfboard by Peter Spacek. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

"Lost Lives" by Nick Gabaldon...scrimshawed into a surfboard by Peter Spacek. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Art by Peter Spacek. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Art by Peter Spacek. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Packed house. The Theatre was converted into a gym-like scene. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Packed house. The Theatre was converted into a gym-like scene. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$More art from Peter Spacek. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

More art from Peter Spacek. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Yes, beverages were served...along with healthier stuff like coconut water. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Yes, beverages were served...along with healthier stuff like coconut water. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Rick Blocker of the Black Surfing Association. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Rick Blocker of the Black Surfing Association. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$The Lula Washington Dance Company kicked off the evening with a wonderful interpretation of Nick\'s story. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

The Lula Washington Dance Company kicked off the evening with a wonderful interpretation of Nick's story. Photo: Mike Smolowe

$Nick Gabaldon\'s story lives on. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.msmolowe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Smolowe</a>$

Nick Gabaldon's story lives on. Photo: Mike Smolowe

Last night, Nike Surfing premiered 12 Miles North at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, but it wasn’t your typical surf premiere: ballet, dancing, spoken word poetry, and scrimshaw all made an appearance.

Watch the full film here and read insights from the Director Richard Yelland and artist Peter Spacek.

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