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HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY THAT BUILT THE NEWPORT WEDGE AIRS ON PBS MAY 23

A new dramatic documentary reveals how a young heir to a dynasty makes a tragic mistake that changes a family, a local community and the sport of surfing forever. PBS SoCal, PBS for Grater Los Angeles, will premiere "The Wedge: Dynasty, Tragedy, Legacy"  on its PBS SoCaL Plus channel (50.2 over-the-air) on May 23, 2014 at 6:30 pm; the 78th anniversary of the re-opening of the Newport Harbor and the creation of "The Wedge". 

"The Wedge: Dynasty, Tragedy, Legacy" is written, hosted and co-produced by Newport Native and Academy Award-nominated fimmaker Bob Rogers, son of former Newport Beach mayor, Howard Rogers. From the Rogers' family's personal film and photo archive and other sources, come extensive and never-before-seen photos and 16 mm film footage showing the early transformation of the Los Angeles road system, shipwrecks, early long board surfing in the treacherous Newport Harbor entrance, and the opening of the improved Harbor in May of 1936. 

To confirm the local channel in your area and for additional airings on PBS SoCaL Plus please visit www.thewedgefilm.com

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