Trailer for the Documentary PRETENDING I'M A SUPERMAN: THE TONY HAWK VIDEO GAME STORY
Tony Hawk is one of the most iconic names in the skateboarding world since he went pro in the early ‘80s. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time, and his brand ended up spilling into the video game scene thanks to Activision.
There’s a documentary coming that dives into the story of Hawk’s video franchise. It’s titled Pretending I’m a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story. The movie is being directed by Ludvig Gür (The Outsider), and it also explores the world of skateboarding from the early ’80s and its transition into the world of video games.
Here’s the synopsis that was shared:
In 1999, the video game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater shook the world when it sold 9 million copies upon release and forever changed the skateboarding scene. PRETENDING I’M A SUPERMAN tells the story behind the game that changed lives and shaped a generation.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with legendary skater Tony Hawk, as well as industry stars Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Chad Muska, and Eric Koston, award-winning director Ludvig Gür takes audiences through an intimate yet extraordinary journey, chronicling the meteoric rise of skateboarding’s most famous name.
Pretending I’m a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story is set to hit digital platforms on August 8th!