BETWEEN THE LINES ON PBS

We are pleased to announce that starting in the spring of 2010, Between the Lines will be broadcasting on most PBS stations across the nation. Broadcast dates and times will vary, so please check your local listings or with your local PBS station for air dates and times.

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BETWEEN THE LINES WINS AT X-DANCE

The documentary film Between The Lines was awarded the prestigious "Best Documentary" award at the X-Dance Film Festival January 20th 2009 in Salt Lake City Utah. X-Dance is the premier action sports industry film festival.

"We are stoked," said Scott Bass, writer and co-director of Between The Lines. "It's an honor to receive this award from the distinguished judges at X-Dance, especially when you look at the extraordinary films produced this year. It is an honor we share with and dedicate to the surfers and veterans of the Vietnam War era.

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SCREENING IN NEW YORK CITY

On September 28, BETWEEN THE LINES screened as a special exhibition along with the 30th anniversary of the Epic film BIG WEDNESDAY at the New York City Surf Film Festival.

BTL producers Ty Ponder & Troy Page, BIG WEDNESDAY director/BTL narrator John Milius and Vietnam Vet/Surfer Joe Giannini	BIG WEDNESDAY Q&A with BETWEEN THE LINES narrator John Milius and BIG WEDNESDAY co-writer Denny Aaberg

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BETWEEN THE LINES BENEFIT SCREENING HELD
AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FINE ARTS THEATER.

BENEFITTING THE RICK THOMAS VETERANS COUNSELING CENTER

This final veteran’s benefit screening brought total donations of over $8800 to support the Veterans Village San Diego – Rick Thomas Counseling Center and the Long Beach VA Hospital prosthetics lab.

David and Karen Barnes’ winning bid of $2000 secured the BETWEEN THE LINES signature surfboard and provided a significant donation to the veterans. Thanks to Dave as well as surfboardbuilders.com, Jim Phillips and Headline Graphics for providing this brilliant work of art.

We were pleased to have many special guests at this event. We were especially honored to host a special group of veterans and their counselors from the Westwood VA hospital involved with their surfing program. Also several folks of notable Hollywood talent showed up to support the cause.

Between The Lines Screened in Beverly Hills Photo: Keziah Benson	Surfboard auction winners David and Karen Barnes Photo: Keziah Benson
BETWEEN THE LINES BOOKS FOR SALE Photo: Courtesy PR Photos	Ty Ponder (BTL Producer),Donna Spangler (Blades of Glory, Playboy Magazine), Scott Bass (BTL Producer), Cherie Thibodeaux (actress - model) and Marie Foti Photo: Courtesy PR Photos
Jeff Kober and Brian Wimmer (CHINA BEACH TV SERIES) On the right Nia Peeples (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, NORTH SHORE) Photo: Courtesy PR Photos	Troy Page (BTL Producer), Ron Sizemore (BTL cast), Actor Josh Feinman and Actress-Model Elle Travis, Jerry Anderson (BTL cast), Pat Farley (BTL cast), Greg Murray (BTL cast) Photo: Courtesy PR Photos

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THE ENCINITAS VETERANS BENEFIT SCREENING OF BETWEEN THE LINES WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

The sold out show raised over $4400 for the Veterans Village San Diego, Rick Thomas Counseling Cente

Pure Frustration Productions is proud to announce that the first veteran's benefit screening of their documentary film BETWEEN THE LINES sold out, and raised over $4,400 dollars for the Veterans Village San Diego-Rick Thomas Counseling Center.

Narrated by acclaimed writer and director John Milius (Apocalypse Now-Big Wednesday etc.), BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. The film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.

Zach Weisberg of Surfer Magazine wrote, "Just because you have a great story to tell doesn't mean it will be told correctly, the heart of the matter never quite reveals itself. BETWEEN THE LINES delivers on its promise. Two surfers unflinchingly and with brutal honesty recount their experiences during the Vietnam War, and with the aid of John Milius' spot-on narration, clever writing, and precious archival footage, a great story reveals itself."