The Original Skateboarder (2018)
As coined by Dogtown & Z-Boys, Skateboarder magazine was the original Bible of skateboarding and the history it captured in its pages tell the story of modern skateboarding’s roots and influenced an entire generation of skateboarders. This documentary tells the story of how this magazine became THE magazine of skateboarders worldwide, why it meant so much to them, and how it left an indelible mark on them during it’s meteoric rise and fall by the early 1980s. From shoeless surfers riding the concrete waves and the vast blacktop of Southern California, to fully padded sessions at skateparks, Skateboarder exposed the sport to kids around the world.
Director: Coan Buddy Nichols, Rick Charnoski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 41 min
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Cast
- Lance Mountain - Himself
- Christian Hosoi - Himself
- Vicki Vickers - Herself
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Original Skateboarder about?
- As coined by Dogtown & Z-Boys, Skateboarder magazine was the original Bible of skateboarding and the history it captured in its pages tell the story of modern skateboarding’s roots and influenced an entire generation of skateboarders. This documentary tells the story of how this magazine became THE magazine of skateboarders worldwide, why it meant so much to them, and how it left an indelible mark on them during it’s meteoric rise and fall by the early 1980s. From shoeless surfers riding the concrete waves and the vast blacktop of Southern California, to fully padded sessions at skateparks, Skateboarder exposed the sport to kids around the world.
- Who directed The Original Skateboarder?
- The Original Skateboarder was directed by Coan Buddy Nichols, Rick Charnoski.
- Who stars in The Original Skateboarder?
- The Original Skateboarder stars Lance Mountain, Christian Hosoi, Vicki Vickers.
- How long is The Original Skateboarder?
- The Original Skateboarder has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).
- What genre is The Original Skateboarder?
- The Original Skateboarder is a Documentary film.