The Secret Life of Waves
David Malone's documentary delves into the secrets of ocean waves, revealing that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and more.
Documentary maker David Malone delves into the secrets of ocean waves. In an elegant and original film, he finds that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways, and that the sound of the ocean comes not from water but from bubbles. Waves are not only beautiful but also profoundly important, and there is a surprising connection between the life cycle of waves and the life of human beings.
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Does A Surfer Ride The Water Or Energy?
Duration: 01:28
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What Does A Bubble Sound Like?
Duration: 01:25
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How Does A Wave Break?
Duration: 02:20
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The Dandy Warhols
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Malone |
| Producer | David Malone |
| Producer | Andrew Thompson |
| Director | David Malone |
| Director | Andrew Thompson |
| Executive Producer | Greg Lanning |
Broadcasts
- Wed 2 Feb 2011 21:00
- Thu 3 Feb 2011 02:00
- Sat 5 Feb 2011 20:00
- Sun 6 Feb 2011 02:55
- Sun 8 May 2011 21:00
- Wed 31 Aug 2011 21:00
- Thu 1 Sep 2011 01:30
- Mon 24 Oct 2011 23:00
- Mon 30 Jul 2012 22:00
- Tue 31 Jul 2012 02:00
- Fri 6 Sep 2013 01:55
- Tue 1 Sep 2015 23:20
- Mon 25 Jul 2016 00:00
- Wed 17 Aug 2016 03:00
- Mon 3 Jul 2017 23:00
- Thu 10 Aug 2017 00:20
- Tue 26 Jun 2018 00:40
- Tue 31 Jul 2018 00:00
- Thu 7 Nov 2019 00:00
- Tue 23 Feb 2021 00:15
- Mon 1 Aug 2022 23:00
- Tue 11 Apr 2023 22:00
- Sun 16 Apr 2023 01:30
- Wed 19 Mar 2025 20:00
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