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The Reason(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-10-30
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Skateboarding with a dash of drama.
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Skateboarding is undeniably affecting our society. From waxed-up ledges, scraped-up rails, and wheel-stained walls to talk shows, TV commercials, magazine features, movies, and lawsuits. Whether embraced or shunned, skateboarding has continued to shine. Six professionals reveal the reason they skateboard.
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Moses Itkonen
Josh Kalis
Cairo Foster
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Skateboarding is undeniably affecting our society. From waxed-up ledges, scraped-up rails, and wheel-stained walls to talk shows, TV commercials, magazine features, movies, and lawsuits. Whether embraced or shunned, skateboarding has continued to shine. Six professionals reveal the reason they skateboard.
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1999-10-30
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Skateboarding with a dash of drama.
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