NYPSFF: Official selection

On The Cusp

Director: Yuri Alves

Duration: 10’

Synopsis:

Tommy Cuba, a renowned skateboarder from Newark, NJ, has competed in numerous tournaments and been profiled in top skating magazines. He is one of the founders of “Shorty’s Skate Park,” built by hand from scraps, a legendary hub for skating enthusiasts from all over the country. Despite a motherless childhood, Tommy owns a timeless joy for life and generosity of spirit that captivates all those around him. And yet, his deliberately insulated world cannot prepare him for the looming forces of change.

Trailer:

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