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Slipping: Skate's Impact on Egypt

Two brothers in a small Egyptian town sparked a skateboarding revolution by opening the country's first and only skateboard shop, inspiring a new generation of young skaters.

In this documentary, two brothers launch Egypt's first and only skateboard shop, sparking a unique skateboarding scene in the country. As Egypt's youth demand greater independence, the shop's founders and their team - including a female skateboarder - navigate the challenges of creating a parallel culture. Filmed during the 2012 protests, the documentary showcases the shop's story through interviews with the CEOs, professional skateboarders, and notable figures from Egypt's film and entertainment industries.

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Originally Released: United States, Oct 11, 2012

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Sport