On the Cusp
His hands built a skate park. His spirit built a community.
Tommy Cuba, a renowned skateboarder from Newark, has competed in numerous tournaments and been profiled in top skating magazines. He is one of the founders of “Shorty’s Skate Park”, built by hand from scraps, which is a legendary hub for skating enthusiasts from all over the country. Despite a motherless childhood, Tommy owns a timeless joy for life and generosity of spirit that captivates all those around him. Yet, his deliberately insulated world cannot prepare him for the looming forces of change.
Director: Yuri Alves
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Cast
- Tommy Cuba - Self
- Tara Cuba - Self
- Briana Slattery - Self
Music: Boris Ivanov
Editing: Yuri Alves, Caroline Sincaruk
Production: DreamPlay Media
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Cusp about?
- Tommy Cuba, a renowned skateboarder from Newark, has competed in numerous tournaments and been profiled in top skating magazines. He is one of the founders of “Shorty’s Skate Park”, built by hand from scraps, which is a legendary hub for skating enthusiasts from all over the country. Despite a motherless childhood, Tommy owns a timeless joy for life and generosity of spirit that captivates all those around him. Yet, his deliberately insulated world cannot prepare him for the looming forces of change.
- Who directed On the Cusp?
- On the Cusp was directed by Yuri Alves.
- Who stars in On the Cusp?
- On the Cusp stars Tommy Cuba, Tara Cuba, Briana Slattery.
- How long is On the Cusp?
- On the Cusp has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is On the Cusp?
- On the Cusp is a Documentary film.