Rollerboy

A warm, quirky portrait of a flamboyant athlete chasing glory while grappling with a private burden.

Directed by

Jayson Sutcliffe, Polly Watkins

Overview

From a suburban backyard to the world stage, Jayson Sutcliffe 'ROLLERBOY' skated his way to the top. Channelling his superheroes including the Bionic Woman and Kylie Minogue, Jayson lives to skate. Across twenty years on the international circuit he challenges the stereotypes and conventions of the skating world; his pursuit of gold and glory fueled by an insatiable quest for fame and a deep personal secret that drives his alter ego to achieve his dream at all costs. On the 20th Anniversary of his first world championship he finds himself thirty-five years old and still living at home with his mum... is it time to retire?

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, ambition, family, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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