Michael Kosciesza – How Not to Skateboard From Chicago to New York City

This Amazing Story

English - July 20, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB
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In 2008, four friends had a crazy idea – they would ride – two on skateboards, and two on bikes with trailers, from Chicago to New York City. They were just 20 years old, and fueled by blind optimism and ignorance of the challenges ahead. Along the way they faced blistering heat, angry dogs, State Police, thunder and rain, and the steep mountains of the Appalachians… Somehow, they lived to tell the tale.

And today on This Amazing Story, one of the four riders, Michael Kosciesza, is here to tell this tale, as well as how they made the 36 day, 1000 mile trip into a feature-length documentary called Shred America that is now available for streaming on all the major platforms.

Both the journey itself and the making of the film tell a story of perseverance and camaraderie, of overcoming obstacles to create something that will inspire you to take on your own epic journey.

To find out where you can watch Shred America, check out the film’s website at shredamericafilm.com

This episode was recorded and produced on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Musqeum, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations people.

SOME RELEVANT LINKS:

Shred America Website:
www.shredamericafilm.com

Shred America on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2ic-g4zxlPVYGo8v2uvWw

Shred America on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/shredamericafilm/

Shred America on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shredamerica/

Shred America on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/shredamerica

Gravitas Ventures:
http://gravitasventures.com/

Shred America Road Blog:
http://shredamerica.blogspot.com/

Pancho Burgos-Goizueta (Film Score Composer):
https://soundcloud.com/pancho-burgos-goizueta

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