As part of ESPN's ambitious "30 for 30" film project, "Birth of Big Air" documents BMX legend Mat Hoffman and his quest to conquer big air, which started back in 1992. Before the X Games, before any real TV coverage of BMX, and before anyone knew what was coming next, Mat Hoffman had built a gigantic quarterpipe in a remote field in Oklahoma City and was doing airs in the 25-foot range. The sheer physics of the feat is stand alone crazy. But for Mat Hoffman, it wasn't just a crazy feat. Throughout his career, Hoffman ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of "what's next." Even without endorsements, cameras, fame and fans, Hoffman would still be working to push the boundaries of gravity. Teaming with Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze and Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, "Birth of Big Air" showcases the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to "Big Air."
"Birth of Big Air" was an official selection of the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, and will premiere on ESPN on Thursday, July 29. Check local listings for times.
Director: Jeff Tremaine
Executive Producers: Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville
Primary Cast: Tony Hawk, Evel Knievel, Chad Kagy, Bob Haro, Dennis McCoy, Mat Hoffman
Executive Producers ESPN Films: Keith Clinkscales, John Dahl, Joan Lynch, Connor Schell, Bill Simmons, John Skipper and John Walsh
ESPN Films: ESPN's ambitious "30 for 30" film project is a unique undertaking by ESPN Films to celebrate ESPN's 30th anniversary by engaging well-known filmmakers to create documentaries centered on the last 30 years in sports.
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