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On the Cusp (2017)
His hands built a skate park. His spirit built a community.
10 minDocumentary
Tommy Cuba, a renowned skateboarder from Newark, has competed in numerous tournaments and been profiled in top skating magazines. He is one of the founders of “Shorty’s Skate Park”, built by hand from scraps, which is a legendary hub for skating enthusiasts from all over the country. Despite a motherless childhood, Tommy owns a timeless joy for life and generosity of spirit that captivates all those around him. Yet, his deliberately insulated world cannot prepare him for the looming forces of change.
Director: Yuri Alves
Cast
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Tommy Cuba
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Tara Cuba
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Briana Slattery
Self
Keywords
Plot:friendshipskateboardingcommunitycoming of ageinspirationskateboarderlegacyresiliencedocumentarynewark, new jerseyhuman spirit
