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HBO's 'Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off': 5 things to know about docu on iconic skateboarder

The documentary revolves around the life of the iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk and how he turned into a legend
UPDATED MAR 29, 2022
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and director Sam Jones (HBO)
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and director Sam Jones (HBO)

Skateboarding has never been a mainstream sport, but whenever you hear about it only one name comes to your mind: Tony Hawk. The iconic skateboarder took the game to a whole new level and became a worldwide phenomenon through his talent and sheer determination. In his career, he has achieved numerous laurels and put himself on the global map. But if you are one of those who want to see a story of how a young man turned into a legend, then HBO is giving viewers a chance to witness his extraordinary career.

Titled ‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’, the documentary will revolve around Hawk’s meteoric rise in the sport of skateboarding. In 1999, he stunned the world by becoming the first man to do a “900”, which is considered to be a pivotal moment in sports history. Since then, he has been a force to be reckoned with and inspired generations of skateboarders.

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Pro-skater Tony Hawk on the IMDb Series “Special Skills” in Los Angeles, California. This episode of “Special Skills” airs on February 25, 2020. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

When does ‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’ release and where can you see it

The upcoming documentary will be released on HBO on Tuesday, April 5, at 9 pm EST. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max. Viewers can subscribe to HBO through a traditional provider or they can sign-up for HBO with streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu+ Live TV.

What is ‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’ all about

The official synopsis reads, “Centering around intimate new interviews with Tony Hawk himself, the film is an all-encompassing look at the skateboarder’s life, legendary career, and relationship with the sport with which he’s been synonymous for decades. Hawk, a pioneer of modern vertical skating who is still pushing his limits at the age of 53, remains one of the most influential skateboarders of all time. Dynamically showcasing Hawk’s pure joy in skateboarding and his incredible tenacity over 40 years, the documentary probes the complex psyche of a man whose dogged determination and drive to succeed place him at the pinnacle of his sport, while celebrating a legacy that is still being written.”

Who stars in the HBO documentary

The documentary will feature exclusive interviews from Tony and never-before-seen archival footage. Apart from him, the film will also feature professional skateboarders such as Rodney Mullen, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Neil Blender, Andy MacDonald, Duane Peters, Sean Mortimer, and Christian Hosoi.

Tony Hawk attends the premiere of "Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off" during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at The Paramount Theatre on March 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for SXSW)

Tony Hawk

Known as a pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding, Hawk became a professional skateboarder at the age of 14 and completed the first documented "900" skateboarding trick in 1999. The same year, he partnered with Activision for a skating-based video game and came out with ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’. The game, along with its subsequent versions, generated more than $1 billion in sales.

Hawk finished his career with 16 medals at the X Games.

Creators

The documentary film is being directed and produced by Sam Jones. Meanwhile, Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn, and Jay Duplass serve as executive producers on the movie.

Trailer

You can watch the trailer here. 



 

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