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201766 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Backpedal

201766 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Charleston, SC, faces significant challenges for pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboarders navigating its urban landscape daily.

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Charleston, SC, faces significant challenges for pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboarders navigating its urban landscape daily.

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Ryan Cockrelldirector

Ryan Cockrellcast

Kurt Kavanaughcast

Peter WIlborncast

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An urban documentary illuminating the struggles of pedestrians, bike and skateboard commuters in Charleston, SC experience on a daily basis.

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