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Rollin'on

Synopsis

Rollin'on is a film about skateboarding, hard work and perseverance. The film tells the story of a group of young people who regularly meet at Finsbury Park skate-park. Its main narrative is given by an interview with legendary skateboarding champion Tony Hawk, in which he tells the story of his first rolling steps into the world of skateboarding and how much skateboarding contributed to changing his life from bullied shy boy and outsider to revered professional skateboarding champion and video game character. The film draws a parallel between the lives of the young skateboarders in Haringey and their hero and hopefully will prove very inspirational among viewers. The film touches on themes such as bulling at school, social barriers and prejudice, as well as investigating weather skateboarding could offer a viable alternative to gun, knives, street crime in general and boredom.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins
Format
HD - SUPER 8 - DVCAM
Director
Paola Desiderio
Producer
Film London, Harringey Council
Co-Producer
Film London, Harringey Council
Editor
John Carozzi
Director of Photography
Winstan Whitter
Sound
Giulio Fasano Piano B
Composer
Giulio Fasano Piano B
Principal cast
Tony Hawk

Genre

Action Experimental Sport Woman Director Children’s Drama

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

GRAFFITI FILM

rollingonfilm@yahoo.co.uk

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