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2023 Sarasota Film Festival

Humanity Stoked

2022• 1 hr 33 min• United States• English

About this film

Featuring world-famous skateboarders, scientists, artists, musicians, activists and educators, all of whom are skateboarders. The iconic cast, respected as leaders in their fields, reveal their unique experiences and insights on being human. Their perspectives on issues that affect humanity’s ability to move forward together are shaped by their own backgrounds, and often inspired by their love of skateboarding. The conversations focus on understanding fear, depression, addiction, education, activism, philanthropy, racism, sexism, homophobia, and the environment. The film’s purpose is to inspire deeper thinking, more empathic perspectives, and open conversations about human issues.


Live Q&A with Producer/Director Michael Ien Cohen and cast member Chris Dyer.

Credits

Director
Michael Ien Cohen
Filmmaker
Michael Ien Cohen
Producer
Michael Ien Cohen
Screenwriter
Michael Ien Cohen, Ian B Gibson
Cast
Tony Hawk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Shepard Fairey, Jose Gonzalez, Lizzie Armanto, Amelia Brodka, Nyjah Huston, Rob Machado, Bob Burnquist
Documentary FeatureSportsLGBTQEnvironmentSocial Issues

Trailer

Humanity Stoked
Humanity Stoked — production still