Tamba

2018 • USA • 98 min • Bing Liu

Adult Content

Welcome to Rockford, Illinois, in the heart of Rust-Belt America, home to debut filmmaker, Bing Liu. With over 12 years of footage, Bing discovers connections between two of his skateboarder friends’ volatile upbringings and the complexities of modern-day masculinity. As the film unfolds, Bing captures 23-year-old Zack’s tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend deteriorate after the birth of their son and 17-year-old Keire struggling with his racial identity as he faces new responsibilities following the death of his father. While navigating a difficult relationship between his camera and his friends, Bing weaves a story of generational forgiveness while exploring the precarious gap between childhood and adulthood.

2023 • USA • 15 min • Danny Schmidt

Michigan Premiere

4DWN is a service-driven, value-based, nonprofit organization and community resilience hub rooted in skate culture. It is headquartered in South Dallas, in one of the nation’s largest food, infrastructure, and recreational deserts. CEO and co-founder, Rob Cahill, makes it 4DWN’s mission to sustainably foster the health of kids, families, communities and environment providing free programs emphasizing recreation, education, cultivation and conservation.

2023 • United States • 40 min • John Testa

Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Michigan Premiere, Adult Language

Chad Caruso, a skateboarder from Long Island, challenges himself to skateboard alone over 3,000 miles across the country. The documentary offers an intimate perspective on what drives Chad to push his limits and the mindset he possess to find joy even in the toughest moments of his adventure.