World Debut: From Outsiders to the Olympics

World Debut: From Outsiders to the Olympics

2021 · 88 min · Documentary

What were once lifestyle fads have evolved into some of the world's fastest-growing sports and are now set to debut on the world’s biggest stage – the Olympic Games. Step inside the journey of three new sports born on the fringes of society – skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing – alongside names like Tony Hawk, Emily Harrington, and Sofia Mulanovich.

Directed by Cole Sax

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