2024 | Australia | Feature

Skategoat (2024)

  • English - 85 mins
  • Director | Van Alpert
  • Writer | Van Alpert, Justine A. Rosenthal, Michael Lawrence, Lester Jones
  • Producer | Michael Lawrence, Nicholas Cook

STATUS: In Distribution

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Leandre Sanders, aka Skategoat, was born into a world of gangs and crime in Hawthorne, California. While his older brothers followed his parents into LA’s violent street life, Leandre spent his days at Venice Beach Skatepark, where he caught the eye of filmmaker Van Alpert. Van documented the talented youngster’s life for over a decade, as his family unravelled and his skills – including his unique ‘no stance’ skate style – took off. At 16, Leandre followed a girl to Melbourne, where he lived for over two years, and where his dream of becoming a professional skater started to become a reality. Van Alpert’s documentary debut pulses with a tactile sense of street style and an incredible soundtrack from Tyler, the Creator, Tame Impala, and more. From the producers of acclaimed documentaries Bra Boys and Fighting Fear.

Documentary Sports Skateboarding Coming of Age