Eight pro-skateboarders compete for a $200,000 prize and the title of best street-skateboarder in the world at the 2013 Street League Skateboarding Championship.
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Eight pro-skateboarders compete for a $200,000 prize and the title of best street-skateboarder in the world at the 2013 Street League Skateboarding Championship.
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Synopsis
Nyjah Huston, Chris Cole, and Paul Rodriguez prepare for the Street League Skateboarding Championship in New York City. The 2013 event offers a prize of $200,000 and the title of best street-skateboarder in the world. Each athlete faces distinct challenges, including injuries, financial pressures, and personal struggles. As they train for the competition, the film captures their dedication and the intense atmosphere surrounding one of skateboarding's most prestigious contests. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and received a limited theatrical release on June 30, 2013.
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The GuardianWriter-director Talya Lavie was inspired by her own time in the Israeli Defense Force and paints a picture of day-dreaming, gender politics and high heels.
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Why Watch
- Follow Chris Cole and other top skateboarders in action.
- See the intense preparation for the Street League Championship.
- Meet skateboarders facing personal struggles and triumphs.
Did You Know
- The film features eight pro-skateboarders preparing for a championship.
- The championship offers a prize of $200,000 for the winner.
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013.
- It topped the iTunes documentary charts for two weeks after release.
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When did The Motivation premiere?
The Motivation premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013.
What is the prize for winning the Street League Skateboarding Championship featured in The Motivation?
The winner of the Street League Skateboarding Championship has a chance to win $200,000 and the title of best street-skateboarder in the world.
Who directed The Motivation?
The Motivation was directed by Adam Bhala Lough.
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