In 'Point of Change,' Kevin Lovett reflects on his initial surf expedition at Lagundri Bay, noting the regrettable impact of tourism over the decades that followed.
Director Rebecca Coley emphasizes that the film does not follow the typical surf documentary trope but instead focuses on the consequences of globalization on the islanders' way of life.
Interviews with local residents reveal mixed feelings about tourism, balancing economic benefits against a sense of lost cultural identity and community harmony as their once peaceful home turned into a commercialized resort.
The film showcases how the discovery of a perfect wave by Lovett and Geisel brought not glory, but a cascade of overdevelopment that deeply affected the local community.
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