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On The Grind

In Long Beach, skateboarding isn't just some suburban sport - it's a means of survival.

2009 26 minutes
70/100

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On The Grind" follows a diverse group of skaters who are elevating themselves out of poverty with their passion of skateboarding. The skaters practice at a skate-park located in the middle of a war zone where drugs, violence and homelessness run rampant; and over the past three years, the filmmakers have discovered compelling stories of loss, loyalty and brotherhood that transcend Long Beach. This documentary will prove to be an artifact of the urban skate phenomenon, while providing hope for a community struggling to keep its youth from the undertow of gang-violence.

Released

10th December 2009

16 years ago

Runtime

26 minutes

Finishes at 7:34pm

Ratings and awards

  • IMDB Logo

    7/10

  • FilmFlow Logo

    70%

Directed by

James Cheeks III

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