Unlike the cheesy Hollywood flick Chasing Mavericks, Discovering Mavericks delves into the real story behind one of the most dangerous breaks in the world.

As one surfer notes, “any wipeout at Mavericks can be your last”. The fact that the film is dedicated to seven surfers who’ve lost their lives there just goes to prove the point.

Discovering Mavericks takes a closer look at the history behind the wave and the pioneers that took it on at a time when it was commonly believed California didn’t have any big waves.

It’s well worth a watch if you’ve got a spare hour and fifteen.