‘Soul Surfer’ Premiere
Family, friends and fans of Kaua’i teen surfing legend Bethany Hamilton turned out March 23 at Kukui Grove Cinema for the VIP premiere of Soul Surfer, which opens in theaters April 8.
The movie depicts Hamilton’s brave journey and courageous comeback following a shark attack at age 13. In attendance were the Blanchard family, who saved Hamilton’s life; Kaua‘i youth leader Sarah Hill, portrayed by Carrie Underwood; and Hamilton’s parents Cheri and Tom Hamilton, portrayed by Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid. Learn more at soulsurferthemovie.com.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
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- Soul Surfer’ Bethany Hamilton
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- David Rovinsky and Tim Hamilton
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- Marla and Summer Bendor
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- Connie Irons and Danielle Tache Irons
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- Glen and Susie Stalker
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- Todd Oldham and Tom Hamilton
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- Hue Tran Oldham and Sarah Hill
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- Brandee and Shelby Yokotake
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- Regina Carvalho and Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr.
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- Amy Marvin and Pearl Kinney
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- Janet Baumgartner and Aram Keuilian
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- Pua and Doug Harris
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- Tyli and Teagan Wai‘aleale
