Taking part in New York City's Pride March, Leo Baker is shown from behind, lightly turning his head to smile towards someone outside the frame. He's wearing a white tank top, a black harness and a short haircut. Out of focus in front of him is many people and buildings seen, as well as several rainbow flags.

REVIEW: ‘Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story’ (2022) Is Intimate and Powerful All at Once

By: Rebecca Rosén
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Caught between the pain of being celebrated under a persona that solely elicits pain and being terrified of what might transpire with honesty, Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story ultimately illustrates how much richer the world is when people are free to be who they are.

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Close-up of Oski's face as he's on the floor doing his breathing exercises. Underneath him is a red carpet. His eyes are closed and he's concentrated.

REVIEW: ‘Oski’ (2022) Is an Intimate Portrayal of One of Skateboarding’s Finest

By: Rebecca Rosén
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“Besides a genuine representation of skateboarding, ‘Oski’ is a heartfelt portrayal of a young man trying to find his path in life.”

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Fall, and Get Back Up – Skateboarding in Film

By: Jacinda Perez
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Have you ever found yourself completely enthralled by skateboarding videos on YouTube? The sheer talent alone can keep you stuck watching videos for hours straight. Maybe you even skate yourself. Skateboarding films capture the awe-inspiring talent of skateboarding, but they also capture the family-like environment and the “never-stay-down” attitude that circles around the culture of…

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