Born into a world of gangs and crime, a young boy dreams of becoming a pro skateboarder, spending his days at Venice Beach Skatepark.
Leandre Sanders was born in Venice Beach, LA, into a world of gangs and crime. The only thing that kept him out of trouble was his love of skateboarding. While his older brothers joined the family tradition of running with gangs, Leandre, dubbed Skategoat, spent most of his days and nights at the Venice Beach skatepark with his younger brother, Leontay. He was so talented and determined that, at the age of 11, he caught the eye of filmmaker Van Alpert. Over the next ten years, Van documented ... view more »
Leandre Sanders was born in Venice Beach, LA, into a world of gangs and crime. The only thing that kept him out of trouble was his love of skateboarding. While his older brothers joined the family tradition of running with gangs, Leandre, dubbed Skategoat, spent most of his days and nights at the Venice Beach skatepark with his younger brother, Leontay. He was so talented and determined that, at the age of 11, he caught the eye of filmmaker Van Alpert. Over the next ten years, Van documented Leandre’s struggle to perfect his skateboarding and to survive.
Audience Review: Absolutely breathtaking direction and compelling content, with a truly heart-warming story. A must-see from a young director who is destined to make a huge impact in cinema!
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