Skateboarding's First Wave (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Skateboarding's First Wave is a family and documentary film directed by Don Burgess, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Explore the origins of skateboarding culture through the lens of the 1965 Palisades Skateboard Team, who reinvented a childhood hobby into a sport, bringing it to the vanguard of popular culture. Features interviews with the team members reflecting on how the sport has changed, 50 years later.
Who’s in it. Skateboarding's First Wave stars Wendy Bearer Bull as Herself, Tim Keller as Himself, Don Burgess as Himself and Ric Burgess as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skateboarding's First Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skateboarding's First Wave tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skateboarding's First Wave (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skateboarding's First Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Skateboarding's First Wave?
- Skateboarding's First Wave stars Wendy Bearer Bull, Tim Keller, Don Burgess, Ric Burgess and Peter Burg.
- When was Skateboarding's First Wave released?
- Skateboarding's First Wave was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.