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201318 min0doc-short

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Freedom Of Expression

Slomo

201318 min0doc-short

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A former neurologist trades his lab coat for rollerblades, seeking freedom and joy while skating along Pacific Beach.

Freedom Of Expression

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Joshua Izenberg

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A former neurologist trades his lab coat for rollerblades, seeking freedom and joy while skating along Pacific Beach.

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John Kitchin

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Dr. John Kitchin, a former neurologist, relocates to Pacific Beach after a personal crisis prompts him to leave his medical career. Embracing a new identity as SLOMO, he trades his lab coat for rollerblades. Kitchin finds joy and a sense of freedom in skating along the beach. The 18-minute documentary captures his transformation and the challenges he faces as he rejects societal expectations in pursuit of a more fulfilling life.

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