On Wheels You're Flying: A Skater Documentary
On Wheels You’re Flying: A Skater Documentary is a film that explores the community of black skaters in London, focusing on both roller skating and skateboarding. It aims to highlight the distinct identities and experiences of these individuals, showcasing how skating serves as a means of self-expression and cultural connection. Through personal narratives and interviews, the documentary showcases what drives their dedication to skating, the obstacles they encounter in their environments, and how this activity acts as an important outlet for creativity and social bonding. Ultimately, “On Wheels You’re Flying” seeks to honour their contributions to the larger skate culture while encouraging a greater understanding of their collective experiences.
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"Much of this documentary was filmed in 2023. It does not represent the entire Black skater community. Instead, it is a collection of testimonials from real individuals, reflecting their unique perspectives and experiences within the skating culture."
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#blackhistorymonth #blackskaters #blackhistorymonth2024 #london #documentary #rollerskating #skateboarding #blackpeople #blackfilmmakers #black #skating #skater
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*Sk8hub London was founded in 2022 not 2021*
https://www.instagram.com/sk8hub_ldn/?hl=en
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Directed and Produced by
Abdul Mohammed
https://www.instagram.com/thatabdulguy/
Camera and Editor
Abdul Mohammed
Photographer
Vesela Yuleva
https://www.instagram.com/veselayuleva/?hl=en
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Footage in order of Usage
Sk8Hub Summer Jam, Sk8Hub.London, 2024
Sk8Hub, Spins & Pivots with Amir, 2022
Sk8Hub, Each 1, Teach 1 - The Debut, 2022
BUMP Rollerdisco at Lovebox 2016, BUMP Roll, 2016
Skating Jam, Red Bull Music Academy, 2010
Sktrvrse, by LENAHXLMES, 2023
Ugoonyeji, TikTok, 2023
City rollers: London’s flourishing skating scene, The Guardian, 2024
Oxford Circus, TikTok, 2023
Aaron Chown/PA Wire, Independent, Holly Evans, 2023
Roller Skating London Oxford Street, Cycling2adventure, 2022
Skate London, Oxford Street event, Rollerskate, electra3x3, 2022
Hyde Park Skaters annoying the Police, Mick Berry, 2015
Neru.niche, TikTok, 2023
London Quad Skaters (Skate_tingz), Visuals by Sk8r K.M, 2020
Skating event at Greenwich pt2, Shandysnapz, 2021
Lenahxlmes, TikTok, 2022
Greenwich Riverside Skate, Roll Tru TV, 2022
Lenahxlmes, Instagram, 2022
Exzy.raw, Instagram, 2022
Greenwich Riverside Skate, Roll Tru TV, 2022
Bluelightblits, TikTok, 2023
Skating event at Greenwich pt2, Shandysnapz, 2021
Kacieofficial, TikTok, 2023
Lisa.lxooo, TikTok, 2023
Police Chasing Skaters, TikTok, 2023
Mutekibatch, TikTok, 2023
Rawfocus visuals, Christabelle1400, TikTok, 2024
Uchenna Onyeji, Instagram, 2022
Vesela Yuleva, On Wheels You're Flying, 2023
Safafagram, TikTok, 2023
Tanika__n, TikTok, 2023
Lenahxlmes, TikTok, 2023
Lenahxlmes, TikTok, 2023
Skaters from Across the World l Roll On London, Mellow Moves, 2023
Converse x Offspring, Héléna Miléna, 2022
Vans Europe, Bushybroweth, Instagram, 2023
Teefmachine, Jesssierosee, Jessica-Rose Lena, Bushybroweth, Instagram, 2023
Gant, Heegeun Dennis Lee, Bushybroweth, 2022
Bushybroweth, TikTok, 2023
Liamcourtnae, TikTok, 2024
Liamcourtnae, TikTok, 2023
Marleyvilliers, TikTok, 2022
Pelecastillo, TikTok, 2024
2packs_, Shaun Currie, 2024
Bushy - Rewind, BushyVEVO, 2019
Yooitsteej, TikTok, 2023
Klaudiskates, TikTok, 2021
Sktrvrse, by LENAHXLMES, 2024
Uchenna’s Skate Straps, Nob8hvr, Instagram, 2022
_eze19, TikTok, 2024
Quavius8s, TikTok, 2024
Shevvyskates, TikTok, 2023
Lenahxlmes, TikTok, 2024
Uchie.louis.fendi.prada, TikTok, 2024
Thesunskater, Johnny Montero, TikTok, 2024
We_thenc, The Next Chapter, Rollonldn, Instagram, 2024
Spins - Battersea Park, The NC, The Next Chapter, 2020
Roller Skate UK: Episode 09 - The Next Chapter - Nadia, Step and Roll, 2021
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Soundtrack
"WAITING (ME & U)"
Produced by IBY
"JARA"
Produced by King Moses
"MY BONE"
Produced by Sir Bukana
"MALE"
Produced by Real Gaksy
"THENJIE"
Produced by Thembalami
Featuring Mash
"FLUCTUATE"
Produced by Purc
"RIO DREAMS"
Produced by Rémdolla
"PRESSURE"
Produced by Rémdolla
"SELFISH"
Produced by Rémdolla
"MIXED"
Produced by Rémdolla
"4EVA"
Produced by Rémdolla
"SAMBA"
Produced by Rémdolla
"REVES"
Produced by Rémdolla
"REMEMBER"
Produced by Rémdolla
"GET RIGHT"
Produced by Rémdolla
"FAHRENHEIT"
Produced by Isaiah Kaleo II
"TIME GOES BY"
Produced by Rémdolla
"ONE LAST TIME"
Produced by Natebeatz
"For The First Time"
Produced by Juanchi
"WE MADE IT"
Produced by Rémdolla
"ICON"
Produced by Rémdolla
"NO CHANCE"
Produced by Rémdolla
