Drive: My Life in Skateboarding (2003)

Director
Mark Jeremias

Main cast
Mike Vallely; Ian MacKaye

Genres
Documentary

Description
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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