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Across America (2024) follows Chad Caruso, a skateboarder from Long Island, who challenges himself to skateboard alone across the United States – more than 3,000 miles. Director John Testa documents Caruso’s 57-day journey as he travels from Venice Beach to Virginia Beach, ultimately earning him a Guinness World Record. As Caruso navigates both physical and mental hurdles, the film explores themes of sobriety and mortality, providing a heartfelt portrait of the thoughts and ideas that shape his mindset. Across America is more than a skateboarding adventure—it’s a profoundly human exploration of resilience, self-discovery, and the universal quest for meaning.Across America will be preceded with a screening of legendary skate video The Search for Animal Chin (1987). The Bones Brigade, a team of young skaters that includes Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain & Tommy Guerrero, embark on a quest to find the mythological first skateboarder Animal Chin who has gone missing. The team travels to far-flung locations including Hawaii and Mexico searching for Animal Chin, culminating in the discovery of Animal Chin’s secret ramp: a magnificent double half pipe. The Search for Animal Chin was the third Bones Brigade release, and is regarded as one of the first skate team videos to feature a narrative plot. It ultimately helped popularize skateboarding throughout the country in the 1980s.
The Strange Brew cult movie night is excited to host a double dose of skateboarding action, including the St. Louis premiere of the new documentary Across America (2024)with an introduction and post-film Q&A with skater and the subject of the film Chad Caruso, as well as an archival screening of The Search for Animal Chin (1987) on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm.
A portion of ticket proceeds for this event will benefit Sk8 Liborius.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arkadin Cinema & Bar, 5228 Gravois Ave, St Louis, MO 63116-2310, United States,St. Louis, Missouri, Southhampton
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