Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story
2021
1h 29m
Documentary
Overview
A child who just loved to skate from the age of eight, Poppy Starr Olsen became the number one female bowl skater in Australia at 14 and went on to take out bronze at the XGames at 17 - the ultimate competition in the world of skateboarding. The same year, skateboarding was announced as an official additional sport category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now faced with the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage Poppy grapples with the transition from skater to athlete and the pressure of competition mounts in a way it has never done before.
About Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story
Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story (2021) is a Documentary film that follows a child who just loved to skate from the age of eight, Poppy Starr Olsen became the number one female bowl skater in Australia at 14 and went on to take out bronze at the XGames at 17 - the ultimate competition in the world of skateboarding. The same year, skateboarding was announced as an official additional sport category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now faced with the opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage Poppy grapples with the transition from skater to athlete and the pressure of competition mounts in a way it has never done before. Currently, you can watch Tall Poppy: A Skater's Story on Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
