The Motivation (2013)
Gênero : Documentário
Runtime : 1H 28M
Director : Adam Bhala Lough
Sinopse
Go inside the lives and training regimes of eight of the world’s gutsiest professional skateboarders. These fearless stars face unique obstacles on the way to the Street League Championship and the coveted title of best skateboarder in the world.
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