Skateboard documentaries are a dime a dozen these days. We’ve seen Dogtown, New York, the UK, Rocco, Duane Peters, pool skating, and many others. What’s missing? Brazil, I guess. Near as I can tell, there’s a pretty slick looking film coming out that documents the scene in Brasil form the 70’s through today. I have to guess because the only thing I can understand are the bits with American pros that are subtitled in Portuguese (I think…) I hope they release this on DVD with English subtitles, because it looks pretty interesting. Besides, you’re a putz if you aren’t interested in broadening your horizons. Check out the trailer for Vida Sobre Rodas, which roughly tranlates to Life About Wheels.
– Thanks to Alvaro Fazio for the tip.
5 comments
Eduardo Yndyo
This is a movie made for DVD and film telling the life of four skaters: Sandro Dias, Bobo Burniquist, Linco Ueda, and Cristiano Mateus – Skater Brazilians who are prominent in the skate world, with the participation of Americans now Pros by Brazil in the 80’s, the Official Launch ta scheduled for early 2010 in Sao Paulo Brazil. Regards to all
Eduardo Yndyo – http://www.skatecuriosidae.com – reclaim the history of skateboarding.
Licio
yeah, the video looks pretty amazing, I hope it be released as soon as possible.
Anyway, I think the title translation isn’t correct, the word “sobre” is more for over than about. of course can be a trick with the two meanings, but for me the real translation would be “Live over wheels”!
ssk
That looks super cool.
lucianop
thanks alvaro, how is your broken hand going? where are you?
WOW, nice movie. maybe soon when its released it will have captions in english.
Andr
Hi, you should take a look at this one, made for the cinemas but fully downloadable (for free). It’s a little more restricted to some riders and spots, but a good overview of brazillian skateboard scene. http://www.partoposmaturo.com.br/
Peace, AF