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202485 minPG-13documentary

Skategoat

202485 minPG-13documentary

A young boy from a life of gangs and crime aspires to become a professional skateboarder at Venice Beach Skatepark.

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A young boy from a life of gangs and crime aspires to become a professional skateboarder at Venice Beach Skatepark.

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Van Alpertdirector

Michael Lawrence

Michael Lawrencewriter

Van Alpertwriter

Justine A. Rosenthalwriter

Lester Joneswriter

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Born into a world of gangs and crime, a young boy dreams of becoming a pro skateboarder, spending his days at Venice Beach Skatepark.

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