"Peanut Butter" a film by Leah Dawson, The Sea Appreciation Project

A short story displaying a friendship between a special surfboard and it's joyous rider, "Peanut Butter" is a refreshing love tale from the sea. Watch the first film collaboration of soul surfer/positive living enthusiast Leah Dawson and peace-bringing musician/poet Michael Franti, as the story of Peanut Butter comes alive in the clear blue waters of the North Shore of Oahu. Celebrate the Sea!
In memory of Dave Ronk, surfer, shaper and heroic police officer. Our regards and gratitude to his family and loved ones.
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"Peanut Butter"
The Sea Appreciation Project
A Film By: Leah Dawson
Story By: Michael Franti & Leah Dawson
Footage By: Anna Santoro & Leah Dawson
Music: "Beneath the Trees" Sam Luna available on itunes !
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Shot 100% on GoPro Hero3 Black Edition
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If you like the gorgeous bamboo dog tags that show up in the film, and want to see what they say on them, click here: www.etsy.com/sh...
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copyright 2013 Leah Dawson
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[@Thecoachco]

Ya ! Leah ! your the most beautiful Soul Surfer in the world. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@kimdawson6355]

Thanks for spreading the joy of Peanut Butter, recycling old things is good

[@prutherford1008]

Paul Rutherford - Great job, Leah. It makes one's heart smile...

[@joemexpipe]

OLD BOARDS RULE!!...I USED TO RIDE A PEANUT BUTTER RELATIVE. IT WAS GREAT!

[@themermaidsociety3403]

one word... MAGIC!

[@djpfg]

that is what is all about! youtube should be full with stuff like this and people like you! that would be a better world! thanks!

[@briankinkade8752]

Dear Leah, thank you so much for "Peanut Butter". Dave was my Uncle, my Mom's brother, I'll be sure to share this with her. I'm sure she'll love it as I do. Thank you, Brian Kinkade

[@pedropabloarango]

i shed man tear :(

[@surfabellawordpress2514]

I watch this every week. I'm landlocked, 3 hours from the nearest break. It makes me happy when I can't get to the sea , thanks Leah, . Your happiness pours through the screen and is infectious! xx

[@viktordias3635]

FEELING SURF! ALOHA

[@TheIMChristopher]

Aw that is amazing,,,im sitting up north in Scotland next to Loch Ness with the wood burner on,,,miss the beach..love it thanks Leah and Peanut...

[@rhysthurin]

Just SMILINGSMILINGSMILING!!! So great to see you with the Water and on Peanut Butter Leah! and so wonderful hangin' with you this weekend! Peace and Love! J.

[@actionsportslaw]

Water goddess! I love you and miss your smile! This makes my heart happy!

[@JannieLy30]

lovely story

[@kimdawson6355]

Peace Leah....may Peanut Butter spread joy around the world!

[@NonverbalGroupMedia]

I was having a tough day in NYC then randomly found this through GoPro's email blast. I now have a smile on my face and can breathe for the first time today. Thanks for sharing this video with the world! :D Big hugs and ladybugs from NYC!!!

[@RICHGN]

Lovely lovely lovely!!!! Great film and soundtrack guys, the board is the same age as me so glad to see oldies still have some use in this world :P To th 3 'dislikers' of this video, what can I say? You must be dead inside and live in a dark lonely place. Rock on Leah & Peanut Butter!!!

[@skantini]

so much love. Peanut Butter!

[@jeffparkerinsb]

Give a whole new meaning to "Peanut Butter Jelly time" !!!

[@ginz8180]

Came across this video and tripped! The board shaper was my uncle David ! Sweet video. Thanks for keeping his memory alive!
Mike McGinley

[@SeaAppreciation]

Ginz wow Mike, you're Uncle David is a legend and such an inspiring example for all of us. ive been asking everyone i can about stories of your uncle, and the common theme is always that he was a spectacular human that was a true giver and shared his kind heart with many. blessings to you MIke, we've got an incredible angel in our skies :) , Leah

[@UnstoppableFamily]

It was great to connect with you in Lake Tahoe a few months back....our daughter, Hanalei, loved this so much....as well as Rhonda & I. Aloha from the Unstoppable Family...

[@wwarrington]

Love, love, love it!!!

[@mjm212]

Leah, you are beautiful and this is a beautiful film. LOVE it.

[@silverqu]

Beautiful Leah.........beautiful Gopro

[@svbluehighway]

Awesome well done can't wait to show to my wife! ~~~enjoy the ride~~~

[@ntrbluesx]

Absolutely love this post!...peace..

[@surfchannel]

Thanks for sharing! Happy Earth Day Leah

[@ByronBaySurfFestival]

Beautiful soulmamas...! Very cute Leah. Thanks for sharing GoPro

[@zacharytube2009]

Fantastic. I watched the board's revival at Sunset. Glad you got some wax.

[@patrickgrady1717]

You ROCK Leah and so does this magical film that so well captures the bond between us SEARCHERS and the SEA :)

[@KenShelton]

Such a cool story put together here.

[@coleenabbott176]

way to rock it Cousin!!

[@jim5549]

Awesome! Glad to see there's others that love & appreciate the ocean (and surfboards) as much as I do!

[@janjaotreta]

OH PEANUT BUTTER, YOU'RE SO LUCKY!

[@marianaconsort109]

Awesome Leah!!!

[@B1LL15]

I recently moved back to the coast up here in British Columbia and holy shit I couldn't have made a better decision if my life depended on it.

[@flashgordonsmith]

Thanks for this. It's amazing the relationships we make with our boards. Like old friends. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work.

[@JonathanWhitworth]

This is a cool surf film. It was well enjoyed.

[@Sirencourt]

this is so beautiful leah

[@lecommunique]

great movie! a very nice love story.congratulations!!! best regards from Uruguay.

[@xotilrac23]

Es una historia de amor! :)

[@dorsau1]

This is what surfing is all about cheers go pro

[@ericgoujon]

yes...

[@RandyBakerDigitalStoryteller]

Loved it . . .made me smile!

[@NAUFRAGO86]

Leah, u rook¡¡¡¡ I like your style AMAZING

[@jediangler]

Great story and video Leah.

[@JamesWith]

A beautifully shot film with a wonderful message ... ~♥ WITH LOVE ♥~

[@ShowsShowYo]

super cute!!

[@campalani]

you are fantastic! you are a monster talent! a kiss from Italy

[@junk2funkbiz]

Great work Leah! thanks for sharing - John White

[@marctristan2025]

Awesome!

[@jessnguyen0712]

Great film! Wud watch again!!!

[@AhmedAli90]

Beautiful

[@theVsalmoonwolf]

the music is "Beneath the Trees" by Sam Luna available on iTunes

[@licksntricks]

Amazing! Love it!!

[@Capstan54]

What a cool little movie ....... Well done, I loved it ;-)

[@rafamarino1]

Muy bueno!!! Me encanta esa tabla y el video!
Exitos!!!

[@1PhotoGeek]

Awesome! Well done.

[@EpicSurfNews]

Creative. Good flow.

[@SurfStrongerTV]

Great film, Leah! Really enjoyed it. We too love riding old single fins, Hawaii, and the bond between rider and board. Really cool. Cheers, The Surf Stronger Crew

[@jbrotherdotcom]

great little sweet story leah and friends..!! now fix peanutbutter's dings!!

[@Traceup]

Well done! Love it!

[@fredcotta]

Very good!!!

[@siachatah]

I enjoyed this very much! Such a sweet vibe. Love the message, esp about surfing old boards! Yeah! :)

[@horsl3y]

i want my own "peanut butter" now!

[@lynnmarierichardson5816]

nice! really enjoyed it!! mahalo for sharing leah!!!

[@romantube]

What a beautiful video! I love this story and that sentimental board!

[@IanBrook2013]

Awesome video leah. Well done!!

[@MFlanders1]

Such a wonderful video!

[@douvhrkh]

Great video ...

[@douvhrkh]

A nice 'Love Story' ...

[@campalani]

Bellissimo Complimenti.
great video!

[@FathirMuchtarOfficial]

Awesome dude

[@attizzoso]

poetic

[@popozuda749]

very very very cool

[@vbssd]

the board is Peanut Butter, father is Officer Ronk who was killed in Honolulu while serving a restraining order. The mother was...fiber glass.

[@FluidVision]

Cool... Happy Earth day... Jelly next?...

[@inModena]

good job...very well......

[@catbradshaw]

You've got a lot of love, Leah! This video makes me want to surf with you. :-)

[@KCTV]

I like peanut butter on celery sticks

[@richamishra9292]

Peanut Butter is such a heart warming film, i feel so happy watching the wonderful effort. :)
Leah, i'm a big big fan! I hope to be able to surf as well as you do someday!
Much tru love.

[@elmejor06]

This makes me remember the taste of saltwater.

[@JamesPickard1]

Really nice video Leah, so wanting to go back to Hawaii :D

[@dynodin81]

Happy face! :)

[@MrDidaxi]

Speechless. Thx for sharing. Btw, what's the locale? Beautiful place!

[@viktordias3635]

GO PRO!

[@remyleighxoxo]

[@kumarikumi]

Love love love! Leah you beautiful soul! Lucky peanut butter! Wait how did you film this and be in the film.. im so confused.. lol.
Love you! - Kumari ;)

[@CaptT90]

Life in Hawaii must be the worst, judging by this video

[@jonathanbouic5947]

If only surfboards could really talk...

[@chuabit]

what is the background music name??

[@janjaotreta]

Re-use

[@MOASureshot]

YOUR 6"8??????

[@hoplitnet]

Cute, but could have used some surfing in it.

[@MFlanders1]

Are you blind?