Tony Alva

Películas

The Tony Alva Story
Himself
62-years-old Alva, 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.
You Can Color Outside the Lines... The Big Boys
YOU CAN COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, THE BIG BOYS tells the true story of the beloved funk/punk band from Austin, Texas. Go beyond Austin's city limits and hear from some of music & skateboarding's greats about how the original "skate punk" band's message of DIY positivity still resonates today. Hear from such legends as Tim Kerr (Big Boys), Fred Armisen (SNL), Tony Alva (Dogtown & Z-Boys), Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam), Exene Cervenka (X) & many more as this VHS-inspired trip takes you back to those hot summers of Texas in the 80s. And then go make your own art!
Propeller: A Vans Skateboarding Video
Himself
The first name in skateboarding footwear and apparel introduces its highly anticipated first-ever feature-length global skateboarding video, PROPELLER. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Greg Hunt and featuring full parts from some of the biggest names in modern skateboarding alongside appearances from legends and true pioneers, PROPELLER presents a sweeping snapshot of modern skateboarding that only Vans can deliver.
Clockwork Orange County
Many objected to leather-jacket, spike-hair kids with tattoos. But, that did not dissuade a generation... No one realized that a little club in Costa Mesa, CA would end up spawning a multi-billion dollar youth culture that still endures today! It was the Cuckoos Nest of the late 70s and early 80s. With archival, unseen and new footage, the filmmakers compiled an intimate story about the beginning of a movement, a place of refuge for a youth culture, a fearful establishment and a police force that didnt understand what was happening.
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography
Himself
Documental que relata la trayectoria del equipo de skaters 'Bones Brigade', patrocinado por la marca de monopatines 'Powell Peralta', que impulsó la popularidad del skateboarding como deporte y fue punto de partida de lo que hoy es la cultura de dicho deporte en todo el mundo. (FILMAFFINITY)
Hooked for Life
Himself
In the summer of 1978 the Swedish film director Staffan Hildebrand encountered a group of young people with skateboards in Stockholm city, it resulted in a documentary about this new subculture "skateboard". The documentary, "14 års landet" (The land of 14) was presented in Swedish national TV (SVT) in the christmas of 1978. Now 30 years later Staffan and his crew have followed up the skateboarders from "14 års landet" what happened to them, what has happened with the skateboard industry in Sweden since then and why these people are "hooked for life".
Board Control
Himself
From 1978 to 1989 skateboarding was illegal in Norway, as the only country in the world it was not legal to sell, buy or use skateboard in this period. The film follows two generations of skaters - from the underground culture in the late 70s, with skating on secret locations in the forest around Oslo, to the commercial explosion when skating was legalized in 1989. The film says something about the Norwegian governments overprotective policy, but it also shows the paradox of how the prohibition led to a unique and creative environment.
Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi
Himself
For stylish airs, no one came close to Christian Hosoi. At his peak in the mid-80s he was the "rock star" of skating, pulling down money that rivaled Tony Hawk's paycheck. Innovating crazy vertical maneuvers like the "Christ Air," Christian knew how to stoke an audience. Then it all came crashing down when Hosoi plowed into self-destruction, getting hooked on crystal meth and hitting rock bottom with a prison sentence for drug smuggling. Completely annihilated, Christian turned to the Bible for answers and found new strength. With lots of action footage and a slammin' soundtrack, this gritty, inspiring film goes deep inside the world of skateboarding as seen through the incredible highs and lows of this legend's life, revealed through never-before-released home movies and interviews with Christian's family and friends including top skaters Jason Lee, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Mark Ragowski and many more!
The Making of 'Lords of Dogtown'
Himself
A short documentary showing the making of the movie 'Lords of Dogtown'.
Los amos de Dogtown
Oregon Man at Party
Años 70. Narra la historia de los legendarios Z-Boys, un grupo de jóvenes surferos y skaters del barrio de Dogtown, en Los Ángeles, que practicaban el surf en la playa de Venice. Cuando los Z-Boys difundieron este deporte, se hicieron enormemente populares en California.
Los amos de Dogtown
Stunt Double
Años 70. Narra la historia de los legendarios Z-Boys, un grupo de jóvenes surferos y skaters del barrio de Dogtown, en Los Ángeles, que practicaban el surf en la playa de Venice. Cuando los Z-Boys difundieron este deporte, se hicieron enormemente populares en California.
Who Cares: The Duane Peters Story
Self
Then there was Duane. The Duane Peters life story video, "Who Cares?" presented by Red Kross Skateboards a division of Black Label. Stabbed, beaten, broken, and bloodied, Duane Peters has definately paid his dues. He's invented more tricks than he can remember and done things few will ever forget. To this day, his style is unapologetically OLD SCHOOL, and you can bet he doesn't give two O'Henrys what anyone thinks. When PUNK ROCK and Skateboarding met, true chaos emerged, and Skateboarding was never the same. Stabbed, beaten, broken and bloodied, Duane Peters has definitely paid his dues. He's invented more tricks than he can remember and done things few will ever forget. To this day, his style is unapologetically OLD SCHOOL, and you can bet he doesn't give two O'Henrys what anyone thinks. When Duane and PUNK ROCK skateboarding met, true chaos emerged. Skateboarding will never the same.
Dogtown and Z-Boys
Himself
This award-winning, thrilling story is about a group of discarded kids who revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern day extreme sports. Featuring old skool skating footage, exclusive interviews and a blistering rock soundtrack, DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS captures the rise of the Zephyr skateboarding team from Venice's Dogtown, a tough "locals only" beach with a legacy of outlaw surfing.
Thrashin': Patinar o morir
T.A.
Josh Brolin es Corey Webster, un chaval que aprovecha el verano para acercarse hasta la gran urbe de Los Ángeles para labrarse una carrera como patinador profesional. Allí conocerá a Chrissy, la hermana de otro skater (jefe de una banda rival, los temibles Daggers).
Skateboard
Tony Bluetile
Un agente de Hollywood se encuentra en deuda con un poderoso corredor de apuestas. Para ganar dinero rápido, crea un equipo de patinadores excepcionalmente talentosos y los inscribe en una carrera de descenso. Si ganan, recibirán 20.000 dólares.
A Look Back: Dogtown & Z-Boys
Self
Glen E. Friedman's documentary short updating the lives of the legendary Z-Boys skateboard crew 20 years after the release of their award winning and groundbreaking film.