The Tony Alva Story | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Skate | VANS
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2020
- One of the key figures in the early evolution of skateboarding from a wholesome, contest based "sport" into the freewheeling art form that it is today was Tony Alva.
Tony is now 63 years old, the oldest professional skateboarder in the world, is considered by many to be the godfather of modern day skateboarding. Alva’s brand of aggression and bravado in the 70’s set the stage for the way skateboarding would be forever defined.
Vans’ The Tony Alva Story chronicles T.A.’s humble beginnings on the streets of Santa Monica to his rise to superstardom as part of the legendary Z-Boys, his inevitable drug-induced implosion and his ultimate rise from the ashes to accept his rightful place as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations of skateboarders the world over.
Written & Directed by Rick Charnoski & Coan "Buddy" Nichols/Six Stair Productions
Starring: Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso, Wynn Miller, Steve Olson, Shepard Fairy, Gus Van Sant, Josh Brolin, Jeff Ament, Glen E Friedman, Robert Trujillo, Brad Bowman, Pete Zehnder, Jeff Ho, Stacey Peralta, Elijah Berle and more.
Music Credits:
Josh Landau, Eliminator
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So good but my heart broke when Grosso said “I had no plans of being 60”. RIP Grosso
I think the fact this is free for viewing is remarkable
Saw Tony Alva pull a huge aerial in 78 in London. it was like seeing Jesus....unbelievable at the time. I'm 56 now and still skating on my Alva board .
I will be 58 this year and I've been skating since I was five I am taking a break for about the past five years because of injuries,,,,,, I think I own at least 12 or 13 boards still and I am going to go out and skate tomorrow regardless of how much it hurts because I still love it ,,,,,,,God bless u TA
Now we need the jay Adams documentary!
“He invented the frontside air, what the fuck have you done?” RIP Grosso ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I always sucked at skateboarding but really appreciate it and it's culture. Such a good documentary. Love what he says at the end!
My first board was an Alva board. The 77 re-issue. He inspired me even as a girl to start skating when I was 15 or so.
Growing up as a skater in the midwest, Alva/Adams/Peralta were the biggest influences on my adolescence. I used to draw the "Awa" logo on my notebook in algebra. I had to have the board when it came out. I strongly believe that the Alva Skate ads revolutionized advertising, not just skating.
The Lord's of Dogtown... My absolute favourite movie and my first found love for skateboarding was because of Tony.. !
I don't think anyone else has watched this more than myself. It's Always just a scroll down away or ready to play after whatever I'm watching is done! I got an old school 33" 🛹 with multi color mini logo wheels all because of Alva
Wow Tony at the end talking brought me to tears. It's all about the true essence of joy, compassion and finding balance.
I’ve never known much about mr Grosso, but a few sentences into his intro and it’s so obvious how absolutely freaking beautiful that person is. RIPower
This Documentary is Heavy...What a Legend Alva is !!! RIP Grosso
This is legit one of the best documentaries ever made
Tony is a super cool cat. He used to come hang out at tekgnar with me when I used to work there. Very positive vibes always!
I still skate and I’m 50. Always loved Alva’s skating, but wasn’t crazy about his attitude. Shits come full circle because I now love his attitude..
This was the best 53 minutes I've ever spent in my life! Thank you.. definitely hit home...
turning 60 myself this month. started skating in 75. of course all the names, the mags, the life.. influenced me. I too, got clean, 28 years ago. it was truly, get clean or die. thank you vans for sharing this. peace Jeff. and thx Tony
I find myself watching this over and over again. Almost as comfort food. Alva x Skate culture 🤘🏼