A Brokedown Melody takes a step back from the informative approach and allows the viewer to experience surfing in a different context. In a more traditional surf film format, A Brokedown Melody allows the visuals of the latest surfing combined with music, images and select commentary to tell the story of a surfer's journey. Featured is the surfing of Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Gerry Lopez, the Malloys, Rob Machado, CJ Hobgood, Jack Johnson and others. These surfers take us on their travels to Jamaica, Indonesia, Tahiti, Hawaii, Mexico and South America. Finally, in this age of big wave surf exploration, this film reveals Kelly Slater and the Malloys pioneering two new waves never before seen."