PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINS ON “SOUL SURFER,” INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF TEEN SURFER BETHANY HAMILTON Starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, AnnaSophia Robb, and Carrie Underwood Oahu/Kauai, Hawaii (February 4, 2010) – Transporting a real-life tale of adventure, tragedy, courage, and a story as impressive as Hawaii’s most famous waves, principal photography began this week on the North Shores of Oahu and Kauai, on Soul Surfer . The inspirational film is based on the autobiography of 19-year-old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who, for over six years, has defied all odds to compete and win professional championships after losing her arm in a shark attack at age thirteen. Soul Surfer stars Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid (as Bethany ’s father Tom), Academy Award winner Helen Hunt (as Bethany ’s mother Cheri), Young Artist Award winner AnnaSophia Robb (as Bethany Hamilton) and four-time Grammy winner and platinum-se...
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