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On The Grind

"In Long Beach, skateboarding isn't just some suburban sport - it's a means of survival."

2009-12-10 en 26m
Documentary
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.

Director

James Cheeks III

Producer

James Cheeks III

Director of Photography

James Cheeks III

Producer

Kevin M. Campbell

Director of Photography

Jason Tyler

Additional Camera

Ryan Coogler

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • University of Southern California
  • Duction88 Films

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