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198830 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Psycho Skate

198830 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Rare footage features five iconic skaters, including Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi, capturing the evolution of skate culture in the late 1980s.

“A Journey Deep Into The Skate Heartland”

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Rare footage features five iconic skaters, including Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi, capturing the evolution of skate culture in the late 1980s.

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Brian Gilloglydirector

Mark 'Gator' Rogowskicast

Tony Hawkcast

Rodney Mullencast

Christian Hosoicast

Synopsis

Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, and Rodney Mullen ride through skate parks in Southern California in the late 1980s. They perform innovative tricks that shape the future of skateboarding. Rare footage captures the raw energy of the era. Skate punk culture pulses in the background. Directed by Brian Gillogly, "Psycho Skate" features additional skaters like Gator and Mark Gonzales. The 30-minute film documents a critical transition in skate culture as it moves from niche to mainstream.

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See Tony Hawk's early skateboarding tricks.
Meet iconic skaters like Christian Hosoi and Rodney Mullen.
Find out how skate culture evolved in the 1980s.

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Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, and Rodney Mullen are featured skaters.
The film was directed by Brian Gillogly and released in 1988.
Psycho Skate has a runtime of 30 minutes.

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Skateboarding enthusiastsSports history buffsFans of 1980s culture

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Who directed Psycho Skate?

Psycho Skate was directed by Brian Gillogly.

What year was Psycho Skate released?

Psycho Skate was released in 1988.

How long is the documentary Psycho Skate?

Psycho Skate has a duration of 30 minutes.

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