The Tony Alva Story(2019)
The Tony Alva Story Synopsis
62-years-old Alva, the oldest professional, skateboarder in the world, is considered by many to be the godfather of modern day skateboarding. Alva’s brand of aggression and bravado in the 70’s set the stage for the way skateboarding would be forever defined. Vans’ The Tony Alva Story chronicles T.A.’s humble beginnings on the streets of Santa Monica to his rise to superstardom as part of the legendary Z-Boys, his inevitable drug-induced implosion and his ultimate rise from the ashes to accept his rightful place as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations of skateboarders the world over.
The Tony Alva Story (2019) is a documentary film directed by Rick Charnoski, released on May 9, 2019 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso, Steve Olson and Stacy Peralta. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Charnoski
- Writers:
- Rick Charnoski, Buddy Nichols
- Production:
- Six Stair Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Tony Alva Story (2019) Trailer
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The Tony Alva Story | Premieres 9.17.20 | The Official Teaser | Skate | VANS
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The Tony Alva Story-Newport Beach Film Festival Teaser | Skate | VANS
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The Tony Alva Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Alva
as Self
Jeff Grosso
as Self
Steve Olson
as Self
Stacy Peralta
as Self
Josh Brolin
as Self
Henry Rollins
as Self
Ian MacKaye
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Rick Charnoski, written by Rick Charnoski and Buddy Nichols.
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The Tony Alva Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Tony Alva Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Tony Alva Story?
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The main cast of The Tony Alva Story (2019) includes Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso, Steve Olson, Stacy Peralta and Josh Brolin. The film was directed by Rick Charnoski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tony Alva Story released?
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The Tony Alva Story was released on May 9, 2019 and runs for 54m.
Is The Tony Alva Story worth watching?
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The Tony Alva Story (2019) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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