Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story

"Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story" follows the life of surf and skate core legend and cultural icon Sid Abbruzzi and his commitment to protecting the sports’ history and culture.

Through a mix of never-before-seen archival film, large-format cinematic footage, and personal interviews from culture giants like Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, Selema Masekela, and more, we are taken on a journey through surfing and skating history - from 1960s Newport to Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, South Africa's Jeffrey's Bay, and beyond.

As Sid approaches the age of 72, the film captures the final days of his famous Water Brothers Surf & Skate shop as it is set to be demolished and its impact on the surf and skate community.

The documentary emphasizes the importance of memory, personal history, and living in the moment, reminding us to cherish our past and preserve cultural heritage.

Today, Sid Abbruzzi is known to many as a godfather of surfing and has become a beacon for many surfers and skaters over the past five decades.

Sid's reach extends from Newport, RI, to Santa Cruz and even to Portugal.

In the early 1970s, Sid and his crew created one of the most revered skate parks in the area, revered by the likes of Tony Hawk.

This is where he met Sid; the skatepark was included in the popular videogame "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater."

Sid Abruzzi created Surf Fest, the largest expo of its kind in the country.

This documentary premiered at 2023 newportFILM, which broke the ticketing system due to the amount of interest it received from the community.

Sid opened his shop at age 17 in 1969, and after it was demolished, the community rallied to help him open a temporary pop-up shop.

This is such a great microcosm of what is happening everywhere in this country. It shows how a town can rally behind a local business and help it survive.

The Kinnane Brothers are eight brothers based in Little Compton, RI, who do it all as a family - from writing, directing, shooting, editing, and producing.