Movie Overview
Soul Surfers is based on a true story. Bethany Hamilton, a teenager who is a rising surfing star located in Hawaii, lost her arm in a shark attack while out on the water surfing. Despite the injury, Bethany is motivated by her faith to recover and return to competitive surfing. With the support of her friends, family, and church, she adapts to her new reality and, along the way, inspires others with her ability to overcome.
Bethany Hamilton
Body structures
Imaprment
Above the elbow amputation on the left arm
Strength
Everything else is intact
Body function
Imparment
Readjust the sense of balance for surfing
Strength
Enhanced core strength
Increased leg coordination
Activities
Able to
Sufing
Limitaions
Playing ukulele
Putting on a swimsuit
Participation
Able to
Competing in surfing competitions
Attend church
Shopping with best friend
Mission trip with her church
Motivational speaking/media appearance
Limitations
Cooking for/with her family
Environment
Facilitators
Mom, Dad, two brothers, a dog, and my best friend
Homeschooled
Lives in one one-story house
Lives in Kauai, Hawaii
Bethany has a positive mindset
Barries
Surfboards (end up modifying them)
McNamara, S. (Director). (2011). Soul surfer [Film]. TriStar Pictures.