The Birth of Big Air (2010)

Is big ever really big enough?

The Birth of Big Air (2010) poster

In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur, and by 16 he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of “what’s next.” His motivations stem purely from his own ambitions, and even without endorsements, cameras, fame and fans, Hoffman would still be working to push the boundaries of gravity. Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, will showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to “Big Air.”

Director: Jeff Tremaine
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Music: Chris Maxwell, Phil Hernandez, Joel Beckerman
Editing: Seth Casriel
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, extreme sports, bmx, profile, sports documentary

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jeff Tremaine
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birth of Big Air about?
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur, and by 16 he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of “what’s next.” His motivations stem purely from his own ambitions, and even without endorsements, cameras, fame and fans, Hoffman would still be working to push the boundaries of gravity. Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, will showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to “Big Air.”
Who directed The Birth of Big Air?
The Birth of Big Air was directed by Jeff Tremaine.
Who stars in The Birth of Big Air?
The Birth of Big Air stars Mat Hoffman, Tony Hawk, Spike Jonze, Dave Mirra, Travis Pastrana, Rick Thorne.
How long is The Birth of Big Air?
The Birth of Big Air has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Birth of Big Air?
The Birth of Big Air is a Documentary film.