Come this September two-wheeled transportation will take over London as the Sixth Annual Bicycle Film Festival rolls into town. The Bicycle Film Festival kicks off on September 6, 2006 with screenings September 7-9 at The Cochrane Theatre. The Festival Pass is sold out, single tickets available at the Cochrane Theatre (call 020 72691606). Joe Kid on a Stingray will be shown on Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 PM
Joe Kid on a Stingray - The History of BMX USA 2005 | DV 90min Directors:
Mark Eaton and
John Swarr. Jesse James from "West Coast Choppers" narrates this film.
It features legends like
Scot Breithaupt who started the first organized races in Long Beach in 1970, to
Bob Haro, who pioneered BMX Freestyle riding, and created the first BMX freestyle bike, to
Mat Hoffman, who's personal sacrifices helped propel BMX stunt riding into the spotlight. The directors have assembled a 30 year timeline packed with rare archival footage and interesting interviews to create a film which explores the history, trends, stars, and current direction of BMX stunt riding and racing.
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