Drive: My Life in Skateboarding

Drive: My Life in Skateboarding

Drive: My Life in Skateboarding

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Drive: My Life in Skateboarding

"To find meaning in life, sometimes you need to take drive."

2003

0h 55m

5.2(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Join Mike Vallely as he traverses the country on an epic road trip, and presents for you his in-depth philosophies on skating, past, present and future. Still taking time out from the sport to teach youngsters new tips and tricks, Mike is one of the hottest - and most down to earth - stars of skating around.

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2 members

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Mike Vallely

himself

Mike Vallely

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Ian MacKaye

Himself

Ian MacKaye

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