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199647 minPGdocumentary

411VM Issue #15

199647 minPGdocumentary

Five skateboarders are profiled, including Chet Thomas and Andy Macdonald, in a 47-minute look at skateboarding culture in the 1990s.

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Five skateboarders are profiled, including Chet Thomas and Andy Macdonald, in a 47-minute look at skateboarding culture in the 1990s.

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Josh Friedbergdirector

Josh Friedbergwriter

Chet Thomas

Chet Thomascast

Tyrone Olsoncast

Ryan Kenreich

Ryan Kenreichcast

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Chet Thomas and Laban Pheidias feature prominently in 411VM Issue #15, which captures the vibrant skateboarding culture of the 1990s. The film includes profiles of notable skateboarders such as Gershon Mosley and Andy Macdonald. It covers the Tampa Am contests and offers a spot check of Southside Skatepark. International segments showcase skateboarding scenes from Japan, Switzerland, and France. The documentary also touches on Board Aid 3 and the industry insights from ATM.

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