Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story

2020 • 71 minutes

About this movie

The story of the skaters and developers who came together to create one of the best-selling games of all time, changing the skateboarding scene and pop culture forever.

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed it! Growing up with the games and then all my friends getting into skating because of the series, is something I'll never forget. They cover skating back in the day, how it was perceived and what was going on in video games at the time. It was cool to hear the gratitude that the skaters have because of the series as well as the bands! If you're a fan of the series, it's definitely worth it. Note: I noticed it was rated "G", but there are some f-bombs and other words.

An excellent documentary covering the rollercoaster of skating popularity and the explosion associated with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater's release. While detailing the sequels following the first game and discussing the impact it had on professionals, this documentary does a great job of showing the love skaters have for the game series and the craft.

Fantastic view into the world of game development and professional skateboarding. As someone who played THPS 1 and 2 growing up and someone working in game development, it was awesome to see the story of one of the most influential games of my childhood brought to light. A must watch if you board, play games, or just are looking for an awesome story!