The Tony Alva Story (2019)
62-years-old Alva, the oldest professional, skateboarder in the world, is considered by many to be the godfather of modern day skateboarding. Alva’s brand of aggression and bravado in the 70’s set the stage for the way skateboarding would be forever defined. Vans’ The Tony Alva Story chronicles T.A.’s humble beginnings on the streets of Santa Monica to his rise to superstardom as part of the legendary Z-Boys, his inevitable drug-induced implosion and his ultimate rise from the ashes to accept his rightful place as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations of skateboarders the world over.
Director: Rick Charnoski, Buddy Nichols
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: May 9, 2019
Cast
- Tony Alva - Self
- Jeff Grosso - Self
- Steve Olson - Self
- Stacy Peralta - Self
- Josh Brolin - Self
- Henry Rollins - Self
- Ian MacKaye - Self
Screenplay
- Rick Charnoski (Screenplay)
- Buddy Nichols (Screenplay)
Production: Six Stair Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tony Alva Story about?
- 62-years-old Alva, the oldest professional, skateboarder in the world, is considered by many to be the godfather of modern day skateboarding. Alva’s brand of aggression and bravado in the 70’s set the stage for the way skateboarding would be forever defined. Vans’ The Tony Alva Story chronicles T.A.’s humble beginnings on the streets of Santa Monica to his rise to superstardom as part of the legendary Z-Boys, his inevitable drug-induced implosion and his ultimate rise from the ashes to accept his rightful place as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations of skateboarders the world over.
- Who directed The Tony Alva Story?
- The Tony Alva Story was directed by Rick Charnoski, Buddy Nichols.
- Who stars in The Tony Alva Story?
- The Tony Alva Story stars Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso, Steve Olson, Stacy Peralta, Josh Brolin, Henry Rollins.
- How long is The Tony Alva Story?
- The Tony Alva Story has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is The Tony Alva Story?
- The Tony Alva Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Tony Alva Story produced?
- The Tony Alva Story was produced in United States of America.