Fading West (2013)
Inspired by such films as Rattle and Hum and Endless Summer, Fading West follows Grammy-winning alternative-rock band Switchfoot as they travel the globe in search of new musical inspiration and perfect waves.
Inspired by films including "Rattle and Hum" and "Endless Summer," Fading West follows Grammy-winning alternative-rock band Switchfoot as they travel the globe in search of new musical inspiration and perfect waves. Filmed during Switchfoot's 2012 World Tour, Fading West charts the creation of the fivesome's upcoming album in its earliest and most unpredictable stages. As the band visits legendary surf breaks in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Bali, brothers Jon and Tim Foreman breathe fresh life into their songs by harnessing the spirit of their surroundings and mining new emotional depths. Part rock documentary, surf film, and travelogue, Fading West offers rare glimpses of the longtime surfers on their boards, captures the frenetic energy of their live shows, and portrays a journey both epic and intimate.
Cast
- Jon Foreman - Self
- Tim Foreman - Self
- Chad Butler - Self
- Jerome Fontamillas - Self
- Drew Shirley - Self
- Tom DeLonge - Self
- Johnny Rzeznik - Self
- Tom Curren - Self
- Jules Green - Self
- Greg Graffin - Self
Trailer
Fading West TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Fading West about?
- Inspired by films including "Rattle and Hum" and "Endless Summer," Fading West follows Grammy-winning alternative-rock band Switchfoot as they travel the globe in search of new musical inspiration and perfect waves. Filmed during Switchfoot's 2012 World Tour, Fading West charts the creation of the fivesome's upcoming album in its earliest and most unpredictable stages. As the band visits legendary surf breaks in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Bali, brothers Jon and Tim Foreman breathe fresh life into their songs by harnessing the spirit of their surroundings and mining new emotional depths. Part rock documentary, surf film, and travelogue, Fading West offers rare glimpses of the longtime surfers on their boards, captures the frenetic energy of their live shows, and portrays a journey both epic and intimate.
- Who directed Fading West?
- Fading West was directed by Matt Katsolis.
- Who stars in Fading West?
- Fading West stars Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas, Drew Shirley, Tom DeLonge.
- How long is Fading West?
- Fading West has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Fading West?
- Fading West is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Fading West produced?
- Fading West was produced in United States of America, South Africa, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand.