Pretending I’m a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story (2020) – Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero

In 1999, the video game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater shook the world when it sold 9 million copies upon release and forever changed the skateboarding scene. Pretending I’m a Superman tells the story behind the game that changed lives and shaped a generation.

Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with legendary skater Tony Hawk, as well as industry stars Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Chad Muska, and Eric Koston, award-winning director Ludvig Gür takes audiences through an intimate yet extraordinary journey, chronicling the meteoric rise of skateboarding’s most famous name.

The film will be released on VOD & Digital platforms on August 18 from Wood Entertainment in North America, as well as internationally through Garage (Australia), Sky Documentaries (UK), and Program Store (France).

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