America's Newest Sport (1966)
America's Newest Sport is a short film made for Hobie. It was about his new skateboard and skateboard team. Hobie, as he always did, figured he could design something better. He came up with flexible trucks and clay wheels which sure beat the old steel ones. His skateboard "team" was a classic bunch of kids who performed state of the art maneuvers like riding a skateboard while covered by a trash can.
Director: Bruce Brown
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: December 31, 1966
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bruce Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is America's Newest Sport about?
- America's Newest Sport is a short film made for Hobie. It was about his new skateboard and skateboard team. Hobie, as he always did, figured he could design something better. He came up with flexible trucks and clay wheels which sure beat the old steel ones. His skateboard "team" was a classic bunch of kids who performed state of the art maneuvers like riding a skateboard while covered by a trash can.
- Who directed America's Newest Sport?
- America's Newest Sport was directed by Bruce Brown.
- How long is America's Newest Sport?
- America's Newest Sport has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).