Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi (2006) on Netflix

Plot summary

Christian Hosoi became one of skateboarding's biggest stars in the mid-1980s. No other skater matched his stylish airs, and his stage presence drew large crowds. He invented the Christ Air and earned money that rivaled the top professional of the era. At his peak he was the sport's rock star. He also worked as an entrepreneur. His vertical trick innovations helped change the sport. The documentary traces his rise with never-before-released home movies, interviews with his family and other professional skaters, and action footage from the period. It follows him from fame to later struggles, exploring the skateboarding world and its highs and lows.