Is the real Bethany Hamilton in the movie Soul Surfer?
The real Bethany Hamilton was 13 when she was attacked, but the actress Annasophia Robb who plays her was 16 in the movie. Her “Soul Surfer” co-star Helen Hunt appeared with Jack Nicholson in the Oscar-winning film “As Good As It Gets” (1997).
Where was the Thailand scene filmed in Soul Surfer?
Bethany was raised on the glorious green coast of Kauai’s North Shore, so it won’t surprise you to learn that Soul Surfer was filmed in Hawaii. Additional scenes were shot in Tahiti, which doubled as Phuket, Thailand in the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
What island was Bethany Hamilton bitten on?
While out with her best friend and her best friend’s dad and brother, Bethany was attacked on October 31, 2003 while surfing in Tunnels Beach in Kauai, Hawaii. The 14-foot tiger shark bit off her left arm just below the shoulder in the vicious attack.
Where did Bethany Hamilton grow up?
Kauai, Hawaii
Early Years and Surfing Bethany Meilani Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, to parents Tom and Cheri. Raised in a surfing family, along with older brothers Noah and Tim, Hamilton learned to handle the waves at an early age.
Where was the Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa located?
Beginning in 1965 in Southern California, this fellowship of churches grew out of Chuck Smith’s Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
When did Frisbee show up at Calvary Chapel?
“With his long brown hair, long craggily beard, dusty clothing, scent of Mary Jane [marijuana] and glint of his last LSD trip in his eyes, Frisbee showed up out of nowhere literally on Chuck Smith’s doorstep” (Matt Coker, Orange County Weekly, March 2005).
Who was the founder of Calvary Chapel Music?
It was founded by Chuck Smith, Sr., of Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, California, to publish the music of the early Jesus hippies. Calvary Chapel played a major role in the birth of the Jesus People movement.
Who was Paul Smith’s pastor at Calvary Chapel?
A few years later, Paul Smith was barred from attending a Calvary Chapel Pastor’s conference after Chuck’s death. This was held at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa under the headship of Brian Brodersen.