Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi
Brief Synopsis
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Christian Hosoi was a skateboarding superstar, on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and signing large endorsement deals while in his teens. But his fame faded and his lifestyle brought him down, and in 2000, he was arrested on drug charges and sentenced to ten years in federal prison. After famous
Cast & Crew
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Cesario Montano
Director
Jay Adams
Tony Hawk
Tony Alva
Christian Hosoi
Dennis Hopper
Narrator
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Quiksilver
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
Christian Hosoi was a skateboarding superstar, on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and signing large endorsement deals while in his teens. But his fame faded and his lifestyle brought him down, and in 2000, he was arrested on drug charges and sentenced to ten years in federal prison. After famous friends came forward to support Hosoi, his sentence was reduced and he began his career anew.
Director
Cesario Montano
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Quiksilver
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Nonfiction Features) September 28-October 13, 2006.
