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Deep Dive: The Motivation (2013)

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The Motivation
The Motivation is a documentary that follows eight elite pro-skateboarders as they prepare for the Street League Skateboarding Championship in New York City. Each skater faces distinct personal hurdles, including family pressures, injuries, financial issues, and the pursuit of fame. The film captures their individual stories and the competitive atmosphere leading up to the championship, where they vie for a $200,000 prize and the title of best street-skateboarder in the world. Directed by Adam Bhala Lough, the film features notable skateboarders such as Chris Cole, Rob Dyrdek, and Ryan Sheckler. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013 and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 30, 2013. The film also achieved significant popularity, topping the iTunes documentary charts for two consecutive weeks after its release on VOD on August 6, 2013.

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.

Perfect For

Skateboarding fansSports documentary loversExtreme sports enthusiasts