The Man Who Souled The World
by Mike Hill
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Actor: Featuring appearances by: Steve Rocco, Jason Lee, Jeremy Klein, Jesse Martinez, Rodney MullenDirector: Mike Hill
Brand: Whyte House
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 60 minutes
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Whyte House
Movie Reviews of The Man Who Souled The World
Movie Review: very Rocco-friendly biopic by his brother
Summary: 4 Stars
People have many different and pointed opinions regarding Steve Rocco's influence on the skateboarding industry. One thing is certain and undeniable. Rocco introduced myriad turns, branches, loops, and possible destinations for those trying to make a career of skateboarding. Before Rocco, a skateboarder's future was dictated by George Powell, Brad Dorfman, Larry Balma, and Fausto V. After Rocco, it was a whole different ballgame.
Those were my thoughts before watching the new documentary about the infamous pioneer in the skateboarding industry. The documentary unearthed many stories and details about Rocco's empire through entertaining anecdotes provided by the top pros from that era. Vallely, Rocco, Martinez, Lee, Wee Man, Lotti, Klein, and of course, Mullen are the lead story-tellers, but there are plenty of cameos by the likes of Ron Chapman, Natas, Knoxville, and Larry Flynt.
It's a throughly enjoyable trip back to a not-too-distant time when pants got baggy and wheels shrank to nothing. Vert giants were crushed and contests were dismissed by video pros. The main drawback to the film is the level of Rocco's participation with the project (his brother, Pat, is one of the producers) and the unwillingness of Rodney Mullen and Jesse Martinez to speak candidly about their previous business partner. Notably absent are any lengthy discussions with the Gonz, which could mean that his comments were unacceptably critical of the subject. While the film is eager to highlight Rocco's egomania, it refuses to answer the fundamental question of this type of project: "Where is he now?" They interview Rocco with tight shots on his back patio, but they never give any indication of how well off he walked away from World Industries. And that's what I really wanted to know.
Summary of The Man Who Souled The World
THE MAN WHO SOULED THE WORLD tells the story of Steve Rocco, the irreverent genius who transformed the skateboard industry from corporate to skater owned with a do-it-yourself punk attitude. Steve's antics and entrepreneurial impact on the skateboard business are huge and have ultimately had a significant influence on broader mainstream culture as Steve is the man who gave Spike Jonze his first directing gig, discovered Jason Lee and created Big Brother Magazine which became the genesis of Jackass. Featuring appearances by: Steve Rocco, Rodney Mullen, Jason Lee, Jeremy Klein, Jesse Martinez, Daewon Song, Natas Kaupas, Danny Way, Mark Gonzales, Mike Carroll, Pat Duffy, Kris Markovich, Jovontae Turner, Marc McKee, Chris Pastras, Daniel Castillo, Wee Man, Jeff Tremaine, John Lucero, Johnny Knoxville, Per Holknekt, Randy Colvin, Rich Novak, Rick Kosick, Ron Chatman, Rudy Johnson, Sean Cliver, Shiloh Greathouse, Steve Berra, Tim Gavin, Bill Weiss, Brian Lotti, Chet Thomas, Chico Brenes, Clyde Singleton, Colin McKay, Dave Swift, Don Brown, Ed Templeton, Fausto Vitello, Fletcher Dragge, James Craig, Jason Dill, Jeremy Fox, Keith Cochrane, Kevin Harris, Larry Balma, Larry Flynt, Matt Pritchard, Mike Smith, Paul Machnau, Paul Schmitt, Per Welinder, Ronnie Creager, Ryan Sheckler, Sal Barbier, Tod Swan, Earl Parker, Tony Magnussen, & more... Bonus Features: Steve Rocco Audio Commentary, Edit Room Draw, Censorship, Skateboarding Is Dead, Crap Ass Cameras, The Worst of Big Brother. Soundtrack: Nirvana, David Bowie, The Pixies, Mother Love Bone, Ned's Atomic, Dustbin, Milk, Primus, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, Soundgarden, The Offspring, The Flaming Lips.Sports DVD Video
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