Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Screenwriter captures young surfer's tale of survival in movie script

"Michael Berk has some notable awards from Hollywood. His movies have won multiple Emmys and garnered him a Golden Globe nomination for his writing and producing.

Most recently the film 'Soul Surfer,' for which he was the lead writer, was nominated for a 2011 ESPY Award for Best Sports Picture. It tells the real-life story of Bethany Hamilton, 21, a surfer who returned to compete in the sport despite a devastating shark attack that took her left arm when she was 13."

SEE: View - ReviewJournal.com

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