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      Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator

      2003, Documentary, 1h 20m

      47 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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      The harder they come, the harder they fall -- this film shows, in raw, gripping detail, that even skater dudes can't resist the life of the rich and famous. It's more poignant than hard-core, and gives us a portrait of a life run over by the whims of the entertainment industry. Read critic reviews

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      This documentary film explores the life of former skateboarding pro Mark "Gator" Rogowski, who, in 1991, was sentenced to 31 years in jail after raping and murdering a female acquaintance. Filmmaker Helen Stickler chronicles Rogowski's tragic journey from cool, confident skateboarding icon to convicted murderer. His struggles with alcoholism and depression are also explored, and skate legends such as Tony Hawk and Stacy Peralta offer first-hand accounts of their experiences with Rogowski.

      • Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Content)

      • Genre: Documentary

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Helen Stickler

      • Producer: Helen Stickler

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $131.7K

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      • Distributor: Palm Pictures

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      Helen Stickler

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      Critic Reviews for Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator

      All Critics (47) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (9)
      Full Review… Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Full Review… J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Full Review… John Terauds Toronto Star Full Review… Leah McLaren Globe and Mail Full Review… William Thomas Empire Magazine Full Review… Stella Papamichael BBC.com Full Review… Richard Luck Film4 Full Review… Josh Ralske All Movie Guide Full Review… Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Full Review… Martin Scribbs Low IQ Canadian Full Review… Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Full Review… Matt Kelemen Las Vegas CityLife
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      • Jul 31, 2008
        Gator the rise and fall of Gator is just one of those documentaries that even if you arent into the subject matter will keep your fall attention from the first shot to the last this documentary follows the story of 80's vert skater Mark *gator* Rogowski who let fame and drugs spiral his life out of control untill the fateful day when he was convicted of murdering his a girl he knew of course as with most documentary's ull see interviews by the people that knew him and stuff from gator himself really worth a watch
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      • Jul 11, 2008
        The synopsis says it all: The rise and fall of 80's vert skateboard legend Mark 'Gator' Rogowski.
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