Ben Duffy made We Are Skateboarders at 19 while living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. The film became the second most-watched skateboarding documentary after Dogtown and Z-Boys but was not a commercial success. This autobiographical experimental documentary follows his 15-year mental health journey.
- Genre
- Documentary
- Release date
- 2025-01-01
We Are Skateboarders: A Mental Health Transformation Plot and Cast
This autobiographical experimental documentary examines Ben Duffy's first film, We Are Skateboarders, and the 15 years of mental health struggles that followed. At 19, Duffy was living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder when he made the documentary. It became the second most-watched skateboarding documentary after Dogtown and Z-Boys, yet it was not a commercial success. As attention grew, his mental health deteriorated, leading him to question the meaning of success in life and art. Therapy helped him confront trauma, shame, guilt, and complex PTSD tied to the filmmaking experience. The film captures his transformation from deep pain toward catharsis, self-love, and compassion, offering a raw look at resilience, creativity, and mental health.
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