Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story (2021)

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A child who just loved to skate from the age of eight, Poppy Starr Olsen became the number one female bowl skater in Australia at 14 and went on to take out bronze at the XGames at 17 - the ultimate competition in the world of skateboarding. The same year, skateboarding was announced as an official additional sport category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now faced with the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage Poppy grapples with the transition from skater to athlete and the pressure of competition mounts in a way it has never done before.

Director: Justine Moyle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Dane Howell
Editing: Rolando Olalia
Production: Candid Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

skateboarding, seattle, washington, sao paulo, brazil, street artist, growing up, sport competition, divorced parents, long distance relationship, woman director, pioneer women, olympic athlete, bondi, covid-19

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More Films by Director: Justine Moyle
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story about?
A child who just loved to skate from the age of eight, Poppy Starr Olsen became the number one female bowl skater in Australia at 14 and went on to take out bronze at the XGames at 17 - the ultimate competition in the world of skateboarding. The same year, skateboarding was announced as an official additional sport category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now faced with the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage Poppy grapples with the transition from skater to athlete and the pressure of competition mounts in a way it has never done before.
Who directed Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story?
Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story was directed by Justine Moyle.
Who stars in Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story?
Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story stars Poppy Starr Olsen.
How long is Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story?
Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story?
Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story is a Documentary film.
Where was Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story produced?
Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story was produced in Australia.