Josh "Skreech" Sandoval cleans out a pool behind an abandoned house before a neighbor threatens to call the police.
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Josh "Skreech" Sandoval cleans out a pool behind an abandoned house before a neighbor threatens to call the police.
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Josh "Skreech" Sandoval skates in a pool behind an abandoned house in California. The 2011 documentary, directed by Tristan Patterson, captures Sandoval's life as he navigates fatherhood and economic decline. He skates in contest events in Malmö, Denmark, and various California skateparks. Sandoval spends time with his girlfriend, Leslie, and visits his infant son, Sid. The film documents his interactions with friends and his struggles after the 2008 financial crisis. It won awards at the SXSW and Hot Docs film festivals.
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Why Watch
- Meet skateboarder Josh 'Skreech' Sandoval
- See skateboarding in unique California locations
- Find out about the Great Recession's impact on skate culture
Did You Know
- Dragonslayer won the Best Documentary prize at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival.
- The film features skateboarding in locations like Malmö, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Josh 'Skreech' Sandoval had not heard from his mother in six months during filming.
- The film's soundtrack includes music from 12 different Indie Punk Rock bands.
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Who directed the documentary Dragonslayer?
Dragonslayer was directed by Tristan Patterson.
What awards did Dragonslayer win?
Dragonslayer won the Grand Jury Winner at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival and Best International Feature at Hot Docs.
What is the runtime of the documentary Dragonslayer?
Dragonslayer has a runtime of 74 minutes.
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