Skateboarding's First Wave
Synopsis
Explore the origins of skateboarding culture through the lens of the 1965 Palisades Skateboard Team, who reinvented a childhood hobby into a sport, bringing it to the vanguard of popular culture. Features interviews with the team members reflecting on how the sport has changed, 50 years later.
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SKATEBOARDING'S FIRST WAVE (Short) – Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-07
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Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Burgess
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Buhr
- Original Score
- Peter Burg
- Original Title
- Skateboarding's First Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Mettersi Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Burgess
Ed Buhr
Peter Burg
Michael Burgess
Department Leadership Roster
Don Burgess
Director
Ed Buhr
Writer
Peter Burg
Original Music Composer
Michael Burgess
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skateboarding's First Wave
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What is Skateboarding's First Wave about?
Explore the origins of skateboarding culture through the lens of the 1965 Palisades Skateboard Team, who reinvented a childhood hobby into a sport, bringing it to the vanguard of popular culture. Features interviews with the team members reflecting on how the sport has changed, 50 years later.
Who directed Skateboarding's First Wave?
Skateboarding's First Wave was directed by Don Burgess.
Who stars in Skateboarding's First Wave?
The principal cast of Skateboarding's First Wave includes Wendy Bearer Bull, Tim Keller, Don Burgess, Ric Burgess, Peter Burg.
When was Skateboarding's First Wave released and how long is it?
Skateboarding's First Wave was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Skateboarding's First Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skateboarding's First Wave was composed by Peter Burg.