The Original Skateboarder
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coan Buddy Nichols, Rick Charnoski
- Original Title
- The Original Skateboarder
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coan Buddy Nichols, Rick Charnoski
Department Leadership Roster
Coan Buddy Nichols
Director
Rick Charnoski
Director
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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 principal cast of The Original Skateboarder includes Lance Mountain, Christian Hosoi, Vicki Vickers.
When was The Original Skateboarder released and how long is it?
The Original Skateboarder was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 41m.