The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez | Patagonia Films
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- From award-winning documentary filmmaker, Stacy Peralta comes Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez, a film that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes. While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his early career on cutthroat, aggressive surfing. Gerry is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star, and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers. His influence on modern surfing is immeasurable, and his story is being told in full for the first time.
Produced and Directed by Stacy Peralta
Written by Stacy Peralta & Sam George
Produced by Monika McClure
Executive Producers Evan Hayes, Alex Lowther, Josh Nielsen
Editor Paul Crowder
Music by Matter
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Absolute masterpiece. Best documentary I’ve seen in a long time. Gerry’s a legend and I hope to carry that same pursuit of persistent curiosity throughout my life. The foiling scene is one of the most unassumingly profound things I’ve seen in a while.
I’m a fit healthy 58 year old but I’ve been feeling lost and down for a few months since a medical operation. I don’t know why but it’s been hard.
This movie just inspired me to break out and have a go again.
Thank you for the insight into your life Gerry Lopez, I’m just another person you’ve helped.
I’m glad I never surfed the same break as you though, I wouldn’t of got many waves that day.
😀👍✌️❤️
thank you Patagonia for making this happen and showing everyone that their own body is the only environment we are truly in control of. Gerry used to be so nice to me when i would see him boarding at Mt Bac and in his Sunday Yin yoga class in Bend Or. He helped me find yoga and balance when I was in grad school.
It would not be so good if it wasn't made by Stacy Parelta.
As a young surfer, on the North shore during the winter of 79 / 80 ,I was surfing rocky point,on a cloudy smooth wind mid day session,few people out,surf was good ,however I was experiencing a bad case of achest rash,I was in pain, and the surf was reeling ,. I shouldn't have been out there ,up the point ,I was surfing the lefts,I see Lopez swooping a few turns,and turn out, right by me,I greeted him with a thumbs up and a hello ,which turned out 2 b mistake which haunted me for years, Lopez gave me an ear full of non aloha,andkeptpaddeling up the point.......... watching this documentary ,which is about bits of his life, one of them about being a nightmare 2 other surfers,perhaps a n apology,aregret ,time for me 2 let it go.
Stealing waves from other surfers isn't as bad as Patagonia using sweatshops to make its products.
The editing in this film is unreal!
Finally Gerry admits to stealing waves!! My husband told me this story! He was at Big Rock La Jolla 1975! The monster from New Zealand was hitting! it was 25 to 30 foot and perfect! Gerry dropped in on somebody and got punched out! He still loves him! He was the first to put on a helmet with a camera on and film Pipeline! Thank you Gerry we do love you so much!!
He admitted to stealing waves a long time ago. He only asked for forgiveness about it just now. lol.
Surely he got a few punches though, here in nz back in the day most wouldn't get too upset, they'd growl- you'd apologise, but there were few bound to come after you and it wasn't to talk about it, so dropping in was a solid no-no!😆
I was out surfing the same spot as Gerry one day, watching him get a load of waves on his SUP. For some reason, at some point, everyone else got out and it was just Gerry and I in the line up. I was having a pretty frustrating surf on my 6'2" and then, a real nice wave popped up and I was resigned to watching Gerry get it but he turned to me and said, this one yours man, looks good. Damn, that was some serious pressure. Luckily I didn't kook it and it was the best wave I caught that day. Later on, at the showers, he came up to me to chat about my board that was made by Art Colyer in Hood River Oregon. He was stoked on it. That's my Gerry story... Gets a lot of waves but is pretty cool.
Great Video. Thank you Patagonia for letting this video be public. You don't have to be a surfer to watch and appreciate this movie.
I remember getting interviewed for this film in Tahoe and the producer asked me, “is Gerry was a legitimate yoga teacher or if it was just a novelty do you have a famous surfer teaching?”
I told them that Gerry doesn’t just do yoga, he IS yoga. His whole nature embodies the essence of the practice. It’s not something he does for 1 hour, he LIVES it.
I’m so glad this film came out - keep rocking it, @gerrylopez
Cept for when he was in the water beefing with other surfers😂
Being a goofy footer myself and at my peak of surfing during the 1970's I absolutely idolized Gerry and his surfing. Posters of him surfing lined my bedroom walls. Getting the chance to see him in those great surfing movies made during that was the main reason I went to see them. Something I learned watching this film was I never knew he had a son. Oh and that he "snaked" a lot of guys in the water.
It may well evolve that whether you are goofy or regular foot on an efoil - might be a little less relevant but the ability to catch almost anything - will not. Does anyone know if Gerry is going to ride an efoil?
The attention to detail, 5 Summer soundtrack, the sketch animation of Gerry's first wave.. .5 stars 👏👏👏
Pumping off the bottom, carving off the top, yin-yang, wang-chung, life's highs, life's lows. A stable oscillation on a smooth line. Gerry did it so well.
thank you for featuring Gerry’s dad and his throw-netting. I can attest to it. I grew up in the same valley, on the East end of Honolulu, as the Lopez family. traveling to or from school, on countless days I would see “Senior Lopez” standing alone out in thigh deep water of Mounalua bay. his silloutte was recognizable from a far. he looked like a blue heron patiently perched and waiting to pounce. no doubt, zen focus runs in the family. much mahalos for making this film and sharing it. the timing is perfect to inspire the next phase of my life. aloha
Gerry Lopez achieved what Yoga calls the 4 Life Goals (Purushaarthas) through the Magical Power of Mana.
The four are
"Dharma" (righteousness, duty)
"Alta" (wealth, honor)
"Kama" (desire, passion)
“Moksha” (liberation, enlightenment)
Gerry Lopez is a Soul Seeker who goes through the Yin and Yang of Life. You look too Good!
Thank you Patagonia!! for your wonderful work. Terima Kasih🙏🏾
🕉Sachio Kamei lives in Bali🇮🇩
Once again, you knocked it out of the Park Patagonia. Gerry Lopez is a living legend.
Thank you Patagonia….this was simply beautiful!!! Stacy and Sam capturing the purity of Gerry and his life was just food for the soul!! ❤
One day while out surfing at Pacific City Oregon I look over and I am surfing next to Mr. Pipeline, that was an epic moment just the be in his space. He had some a calmness and glow to him that I will never forget. Great job on this film, thanks Patagonia!
One of the best surf documentary. Period.
As a video filmmaker I just wanted to say thank you for this movie I have never heard of this legend surfer but now I do thank you for all the time and effort that you put into pre-post production all the b-roll all the archiving footage you had to find I live in Seattle Washington and after watching this movie I'm ready to drive down and meet this man give him a hug because I learned a lot especially in this film when he said we have to be excited about in the moment now because it'll never happen again and I think I've lost that mentality of being alive because of the pandemic
How is the diving up there? It looks gorgeous, and I'd love to see the giant octopus. I'm spoiled with the warm water in Florida but I want to check out the West coast diving at some point with the kelp forests.
@@bluefish4999 diving up here in Puget sound is amazing we have a lot of macrolife we have the giant Pacific octopus we have six Gill sharks, but if you head over the border and get into Vancouver Vancouver Island I'm there some incredible wall Dives and underwater life...
What's funny is Puget sound divers are seen in other parts of the world as being highly skilled... I would say that is true I've been diving here for 20 years we have cold water, current, darkness, and terrible visibility sometimes..
A friend of mine was stationed in the army and I drove fort Lauderdale 3 years in a row and it was awesome !!!
But if you ever come up to this area just give me a shout and bring your gear I have my own compressor and I'll take you to some amazing places that are accessible here by shore...
Finally! A film that expresses everything that matters to being in the moment for all the right reasons. Great Job Stacey🤙🏽☺️ thank you Patagonia for having faith in Mr. Lopez. This film in my eyes trumps any surf film or documentary because we get to live a mans life experience and his relationship with the ying and yang of the waves of life. Gerry chose the right path clearly giving us less experienced humans a chance to not only mirror, but express in a less selfish and dynamic way.
I accidentally saw the title of the film and I'm 62 years old and I grew up watching Gerry Lopez.
It was great to see this golden side .... Congratulations
Absolute soul surfer and legend.
An incredible example, hero,inspiration.
Be like Gerry..
stay rad
What an incredible film. Especially where he is learning to foil at 70, and continually falling off in 1 foot onshore slop, but still doing it.
Thanks Patagonia for making this, truly awesome, and for releasing it for free for us to view.
Bails on the foil…shows how determined/hard he goes. Great film. Gerrys story is quite surreal - like a film character.
During our travels we stayed at an Airbnb in Balian Beach Bali which was hosted by a Californian who had spent 18 yrs in Japan, taught yoga and surfed twice a day. Gerry reminds me of this guy, amazing film. 🙏🏽
Brilliant! 👏🏻
This is what I love about surfing. It’s not a sport. Its a spiritual experience.
Bravo!
So fortunate to be a part of the tribe, forever indebted to the shoulders ive climbed upon, borrowed and plagiarized and can call my own as can thousands.
Gerry has been instrumental in the formation of my surfing flow reality, Gerry mahalo for everything you have given and shared with the world even when you didn't need to you did anyway. Gerry you are directly responsible for the happiness that thousands have found in surfing including me.
Patagonia and all the players that helped make this flowing biopic possible thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this movie freely on YT!
You have made my day by helping me remember why we all do what we do, thankful for the perspective and grateful to you Gerry for everything.
Much mahalo's blessings and aloha 🤙🤙🤙🙏⚡
Wow! One of the nicest surf movies I've seen in a while! Inspirational, great old footage and directed in an incredible way! And Jerry? What a beautiful human being! Didn't know his story so well but this documentary shows well how simple the surf once was, made by simple but immense people! Well done
At 1:06 soul surfection personified...man what a life you've led Gerry. Fairy Tale clarity throughout your life...guru. Beautiful surfing to watch. What a story love this film.
He is the Zen Master on waves ! He is my all time favorite Surfer and a real living legend !
Wow, thanks for this great story about learning how to live a life devoted to being in nature. I'm not a surfer, but a climber, and approaching 70 but the psyche is still there. Gerry Lopez serves as an inspiration to me as I learn new roles.
Many thanks to Yvon for all he does and all his inspiration. Namaste 🙏
Wow!! This was enthralling, thank you for making such a wonderful film! Grew up surfing the Big Island in the late 70's early 80's and holy cow did this film hit the nail on the head haha! Imagine travelling to Bali and Mexico when times were still innocent and the indigenous people welcomed you with smiles and warm hearts, and the surf was uncrowded!? Heaven! If you missed it, this is the closest you will ever get to that era. Fine work!
WoW...Stacy Peralta is a really great director...your films capture the real essence of these incredible people who were part of my adolescence as inspiration for the sports that I admired... today I'm 63 and still active as a outrigger paddler...and trying new sports, as Wing foil...Thanks Stacy to be part of my life as skateboarder and Gerry to be this simple man that I have honor to met in a Battle of the Paddle, 2012 in California...🙏
Shout out to Stacy Peralta & all the surfers who pioneered early skateboarding!
Great Film, Gerry is a legend
When I watch this stuff, which is all the time. I don’t feel like I’m living in S. Jersey anymore. I think these films take me away in my mind and put me elsewhere. I am truly grateful for these films.
Thank you very much. From my heart and soul to you!
Forever indebted to this film. So well crafted, so thoughtful. And introducing Gerry Lopez’s way of life that the world should definitely learn from. Thank you Patagonia Films, Stacey Peralta and everyone who made this happen!
Gerry Lopez is an ABSOLUTE & ULTIMATE LEGEND, both inside and outside of surfing.
Thanks for this amazing movie.
Loved it ❤️
Thanks Patagonia for this most beuty masterpiece
There is someting very mezmorising about this man. No words really. Thank you for this epic adventure on Mr Gerry Lopez.
Wow what a masterpiece. It’s very well written and paced. It brings to life his philosophy through thoughtful concrete examples from his living. Very inspirational
Even as a young surfer in South Africa, during a time when the only contact we had with the international surf scene was (as Sean Thomson mentioned) surfer magazine, I always sensed that Jerry Lopez had something deeper within him that transended his, totally earned "Mr Pipeline" status. Thanks for a amazing documentary and for the inspiration to continue to strive towards childlikeness. Once a surfer, always a surfer....
He's really an inspirital surfer. Thank you for making this good film
Sweet! Been wanting to watch this for ages. Didn't know if you would put it up on CZcams. So glad you have. What a nice early Christmas present.
A wonderful documentary about a surfing legend directed by skateboarding legend. I remember seeing photographs of GL back in the late 70s and early 80s, standing so straight on his board even in tubes; I didn't know much else about him but there was a real mystique and authenticity about him which transcended the pages of Surfer Magazine. I so enjoyed this film. Thank you for making it available for free.
Wow...what a legend. So glad I found this.
You were my favourite character in Konan. What a surfer you are and what a father husband and human being too . What a life !
Stacey did it again. Amazing film. Very enjoyable and inspiring to watch.
Peralta is damn good. Check out Lords of Dogtown if you want to see his writing chops.
Incredible piece of Art. For me one of the best documentaries I have ever seen! Respect to the whole team behind this and to Patagonia. What an incredible company that sponsors such a movie.
Like Tony Alva with Skateboarding, Gerry Lopez epitomizes the art of surfing and how much style he had. Started surfing in 1972, everyone wanted a Lightning Bolt and wished they could surf like Gerry Lopez and Rory Russell. This man is a true legend and a super peaceful looking guy. Thank You Gerry for your contribution to the best sport on earth.
Yes the did! Everyone wanted a lightning bolt. Chance would have it My mother Owned A metaphysical book store Next door To lightening bolt surf on Kapiolani Ave. I traded a perfect Greg bill 9'6 long board for $ 20.00 plus 65.00 I pleaded my dad for and bought a 5'6 rounded pin Davey Smith for exactly $85.00 .
This young at heart 62 year old 70's surfer thanks you from the core for this beautiful content. Many thanks to Gerry Lopez for being an inspiration to me in the 70's and and 2023!
Gerry was our inspiration when I was a kid, back in the day when surfing was starting to be huge in Peru, great film!!!
This was so good, far exceeded my expectation. You don't need to be a surfing fan to appreciate this movie.
Thank you for showing this to the world, for free.
I'm so impressed with the depth of this documentary. Gerry brings the depth of his yoga life not just to surfers but to all who seek meaning in whatever way life unfolds to them. Finding the eye of the Hurricane is our purpose in life, where our creative forces emanate out from within. Oneness with all is our birthright. We just need to realize that and Gerry knows that this realization is a process we can consciously attune ourselves to.
I agree with others, the best surf documentary I've seen in a very long time.
Gerry was known to me as I was a young surfer in the 60’s. Now that is not to I knew him at all, other than all the media drivel all the surfing kids did. Even then you could sense that Gerry was really cool down deep.
All I want to say is, this movie has has gently rocked my soul. Gerry is a golden treasurer that keeps on shining. Aloha !!!
Wow!!! There’s a lot of really cool things to watch on CZcams, but in my opinion this has to be the absolute coolest. Gerry is a living treasure. Excellent documentary of perhaps the most inspirational individual, from his humility to his honesty and wisdom. This is something I want to watch with all my children. I could watch this over and over again
Thanks for putting this up for everyone to see. It's a beautiful movie. One that will definitely need to be rewatched a few times.
I will be sad when this documentary ends! Amazing!
Love this guy! Massive inspiration, this is how I want to live at 70. Thank you for inspiring millions Gerry⚡️🙏
A fitting tribute. Great job Stacey and Sam - you guys covered a lot of ground here. Glad you had Jack as 2nd unit in Indo. He and Dickie Hoole were true pioneers...
This documentary is a peace of art. Thanks.
Apology accepted. I guess we were in Blue Angel formation at G-land all those years ago. What a great film. Well done Patagonia
Thank you Patagonia, please keep making projects like these!! Thanks to Gerry, Stacy and all the people involved! Love and good vibes from Mexico!
The Yin and Yang is a perfectooooooo title for the movie and shows the entire time, the two sides of Gerry having constant realizations of needing to make heavy decisions to change and grow as a human to find the centerline in his soul and his connection to surfing and the real world!!!!!!
Amazing. I am 52 and am finally learning how to surf and have watched tons of videos about Gerry Lopez. Such an inspiration. Thank you.
Thank you for not monetizing this. Not that I mind any money being made from this wonderful documentary. No advertisements was just incredible.
This film is an inspiration to everyone. Thanks gerry stacy patagonia and everyone behind this film ⚡️❤🤙🏽
I'll be rewatching this work of art.... One of my favorite documentaries and surf films going forward!!!!!!
Wow- Mr. Pipeline himself! One of the greatest surfers to ever live! I'd be honored to have him drop in on me!
This documentary, about part of the life of the great Gerry Lopez, is a delight to watch. Having started surfing in the early 80's of the last century, the first surf movie I watched had Mr. Pipeline showing off his skills on the waves. Now, as we were a little away from the biggest surf center in Portugal at the time, we tried to imitate the style of Gerry Lopez, which helped me a lot to surf tubes. What a beautiful and fulfilling life this man has had. I wish Gerry and his family all the best, big hugs from Portugal.
Best movie I’ve seen in a long time
Epppppppicccccccc moooooovie and surf film and documentary that's dooooooooppppppeeeee and moooooovvvvvinggggg!!!!!!!!! Surf history, culture, and adventure served on a film platter showing humans exppploooooringgggg and connecting to nature's environment to receive peace, healing, self discovery, balanced human connectedness, tranquility, and impactful life changing moments via the vehicle of surf camping off the grid living in timeless moments of self awareness and simplistic refreshing and cleasing routine.....
Thxxxxx to all that contributed, agreed to share there stories, produced, curated, gave the green light to make this film, and to all those who help create and make this film possible.... We all just got a VIP time machine flight ticket 🎟 into a beautiful past that only lives on tape and memories....
HAPPY SURFING FROM VIRGINIA BEACH!!!!
Kyle
Such a perfect movie to wake up to recommended by my feed.. wasn’t having a good nights rest and this brought me a brighter day.
What a beautiful story as l wipe the tears away..l get very emotional watching life stories of people l have loved & admired basically all my life..l dont want them to get old if you know what l mean.l want them to live forever..l am old surfer & Gerry Lopez was a hero to me growing up..Every Surfer knew him & respected him as the king of Piipeline..even us Aussies over here knew Jerry was the King of surfing and he always will be to me..He is a beautiful human being & l am so happy he has made the most of he's life & still is, incredibly inspiring person..thank you Gerry for all the enjoyment you have given me as a lover of Surfing and thank u for making this wonderful film of this great man
Of course it's a Stacy Peralta film! That guy is a legend
Started surfing 1969 Gerry is an amazing surfer. I am goofy as well.Fell out of surfing for few years just now saw this video. Brought back lot of old memories. My 2 favorite things in life as well surfing and yoga. What an inspiration. He is real..
Sitting in Lotus for the whole interview...my man🙏🙏🙏
Truly beautiful and inspiring…
Films like this about these people makes me feel ive failed life....Everything about the Bali life would be paradise for me and heaven.
LOVE this film and Gerry's life and loves, amaing life, may he and his flourish for many more years!
thank you!
Stacy is an awesome filmmaker. Great work!
Wow...the world needs more people like GL...and another beautiful job by SP
A wonderful film about an incredible life.
I shared this with every surfer I know -- this was brilliant thank you and God Bless you Gerry..... you've been a wonderful influence in my life - Aloha
🙏~~~~~EXCELLENT!!!~I GREW UP IN CORONADO~CALIFORNIA~STARTED SURFING AT A VERY YOUNG AGE~&~SURFED FOR THE NEXT 45 YEARS!!!~MY LIFE WAS ALL ABOUT SURFING!!!~LOVED THE MOVIE!!!~JERRY IS INSANELY HEAVY GUY!!!~MUCH RESPECT~LOVE~&~LIGHT!!!~JERRY!!!~NAMASTE!!!~~~~~🙏
What a great representation of finding one’s true harmony with the universe that joins consciousness and peace for which our soul yearns for.
Thank you Patagonia for the film, thank you gerry for the inspiration!
Amazing this is on CZcams! Thank you Gerry, Patagonia & Stacy Peralta 🤙🏼
Thank you Patagonia for this work of art that this time did not leave the hand of this inspiring and ingeniously human being. Stacy Peralta continues to tear up the tarmac of life. Thank you for making this possible I think your timing is perfect.
Grateful.
Health and peace.
From Portugal with Love.
What a great piece Patagonia put together!!! I'm 59,took Me on a nice journey back in time!!...Appreciate that!!🤙✌️🙏
That new Gerry Lopez foamy is absolutely Sick at Backdoor 😂 messing
Mr Pipe is the Topman loved all these guys in super sessions 🤙
Tremendous effort Patagonia. Superb story, filmography, soundtrack and effects. Certainly caught all the great man's shades and colours. Gerry has been blessed without a doubt. Seems apt that he has settled down in Bend. Sounds sort of Yoga-ish.
Greatest film ever, such as Mr Lopez. Thank you all for making it happen.
Gerry is The reason why I still surf now...awesome movie
I've never met a Stacy Peralta doc that didn't blow me away, well done! Gerry, you're an inspiration!
Thanks Stacy and Patagonia! In the early 70s when Gerry first came bursting off of the pages of Surfer Magazine at me I thought he was the most elegant, graceful surfer I'd ever seen. Pretty sure I still feel that way! I'm a Goofy too, so there's that! Thanks again for this look deeper into one of my favorite watermen!
Growing up in Socal, bodysurfing, and spending countless hours at the beach I was very aware of Gerry and how good he was. I feel calm and grounded just listening to him talk. Great documentary - Thank you.
For me, living in the Freezing cold UK and being 62, Lopez and Peralta have been there in the background of my life (I skateboarded in from 1978 till about 2012) and still go on holiday to surf, so this is really nice to see. Loved it.