Hanson considers the risk of Chasing Mavericks being an exaggerated action - drama .
Hanson navigates the screenplay to present the viewer with a film portraying the life of Jay Moriarity as he was .
Considering the risk of Chasing Mavericks being an exaggerated action - drama , Hanson navigates the screenplay to present the viewer with a film portraying the life of Jay Moriarity as he was .