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Deep Dive: All This Mayhem (2014)

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All This Mayhem
All This Mayhem is a 2014 Australian documentary that chronicles the lives of professional skateboarders Tas and Ben Pappas. It details their rise to prominence in the skateboarding world, reaching the top two in their sport, and their subsequent decline due to drug addiction, smuggling, and criminal activities. The film provides an unflinching look at their tumultuous lives, including the tragic outcome for Ben, who was involved in a murder. The documentary features interviews and archival footage, presenting a narrative that intertwines their skateboarding achievements with the darker aspects of their lives. Critics have noted the film's candid approach, though some have pointed out its occasional lack of objectivity. The editing by Chris King has been particularly praised for its effective montage, contributing to the film's gripping storytelling.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Tas and Ben Pappas, skateboarding legends.
  • •Follow their rise to the top of the sport.
  • •Find out about their fall into crime and addiction.

Did You Know

•The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews.
•Eddie Martin won Best Direction in a Documentary at the 4th AACTA Awards.
•Chris King won Best Editing in a Documentary at the same awards.
•The documentary has a runtime of 104 minutes.

Perfect For

Skateboarding enthusiastsTrue crime fansDocumentary lovers