The Scars of Ali Boulala (2022)

7.2/10 • 106 min • Documentary

Overview

In Max Eriksson’s audacious debut, Swedish skateboarding prodigy Ali Boulala—alongside other pros like Rune Glifberg and Arto Saari—looks back on the DIY videos and fast-paced lifestyle of his coming-of-age in the ’90s skating scene.

Cast

Ali Boulala

Self

Rune Glifberg

Self

Arto Saari

Self

Dustin Dollin

Self

Kevin Long

Self

Erik Ellington

Self

Shane Cross

Self (archive footage)

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