Sombrio(2006)

Sombrio Synopsis

SOMBRIO is a an hour long documentary about the eviction of a diverse community of surfers and squatters that existed on the West Coast of Vancouver Island for more than thirty years. It centers on a family with ten children who grew up surfing on the beach and captures them and other residents over a two-year period, revealing their personal stories and convictions as they come to terms with their impending eviction. Sombrio presents a portrait of a vital subculture in BC’s history and challenges our notions of what it means to be a self-determined citizen.

Sombrio (2006) is a documentary film directed by Paul Manly, released on January 6, 2006 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Amber Hieb.