Stream now with KPBS + / Watch Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV
Skateboarding originated as a wild activity for Southern California’s youth, and San Diego has since been the hub for its industry and top professionals. For decades they revolutionized the equipment, pioneered the terrain being ridden, and ultimately reversed the sport’s perception. Hosted by skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, "Skate SD" tells the powerful stories of this passionate community who built skateboarding’s radical future.
Watch On Your Schedule: The film is available to stream with KPBS+, a new free streaming video app designed for ease and enjoyment everywhere you watch including Roku, smart TVs and mobile devices. It’s locally curated for San Diego by the KPBS programming team. With a clean and intuitive design, discovering and enjoying KPBS and PBS content on-demand has never been easier.
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Credits: 900 Films has been creating action sports content for over two decades, producing everything from television series to broadcast commercials. Founded by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, 900 Films always pushes to tell stories that are accessible to both the mainstream and core audiences – a signature that makes our work entertaining and genuine. Visit 900 Films on Facebook + Instagram #SkateSDFilm
