Interesting documentary about Christian Hosoi and his fall from the skateboard scene. Christian and Tony Hawk were contemporaries. Tony was more of a technical rider while Christian was the ultimate showman. There is archival footage of Hosoi in all his flamboyant glory as well as interviews with Hosoi and those who knew him.Sadly enough it is another tale of a kid who lived the high life thinking the money would always be rolling in. But the problem with popularity is that someone or something else always comes along. Hosoi took a path that many take, becoming addicted to drugs and ending up in prison. While in jail, Hosoi became born again, which helped him get back on the right path.
There's some great skateboarding footage included and it's funny to see the 80s haircuts and styles.
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it was awesome to see were and who brought skateboarding to were it is today. Christian's story was kick ass and should be viewed by all youth. Jeremy RUIZ, ama..tx
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