On The Grind
“In Long Beach, skateboarding isn't just some suburban sport - it's a means of survival.”
Synopsis
On The Grind" follows a diverse group of skaters who are elevating themselves out of poverty with their passion of skateboarding. The skaters practice at a skate-park located in the middle of a war zone where drugs, violence and homelessness run rampant; and over the past three years, the filmmakers have discovered compelling stories of loss, loyalty and brotherhood that transcend Long Beach. This documentary will prove to be an artifact of the urban skate phenomenon, while providing hope for a community struggling to keep its youth from the undertow of gang-violence.
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On The Grind | documentary (HD)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-09-19
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mammoth Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cheeks III
- Original Score
- Ohmega Watts
- Original Title
- On The Grind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- University of Southern California, Duction88 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cheeks III
Ohmega Watts
James Cheeks III, Jason Tyler, Richard J. Vialet
Adam McFaddin Ballard, James Cheeks III
James Cheeks III, Kevin M. Campbell, Sonya Strich
Department Leadership Roster
James Cheeks III
Director
James Cheeks III
Producer
James Cheeks III
Director of Photography
Kevin M. Campbell
Producer
Jason Tyler
Director of Photography
Sonya Strich
Producer
Adam McFaddin Ballard
Editor
James Cheeks III
Editor
Ohmega Watts
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On The Grind.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On The Grind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On The Grind about?
On The Grind" follows a diverse group of skaters who are elevating themselves out of poverty with their passion of skateboarding. The skaters practice at a skate-park located in the middle of a war zone where drugs, violence and homelessness run rampant; and over the past three years, the filmmakers have discovered compelling stories of loss, loyalty and brotherhood that transcend Long Beach. This documentary will prove to be an artifact of the urban skate phenomenon, while providing hope for a community struggling to keep its youth from the undertow of gang-violence.
Who directed On The Grind?
On The Grind was directed by James Cheeks III.
Who stars in On The Grind?
The principal cast of On The Grind includes Not specified.
When was On The Grind released and how long is it?
On The Grind was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for On The Grind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On The Grind was composed by Ohmega Watts.