New York Premiere
Joe Buffalo
Shorts
Short | Canada | 16 MINUTES | English | English subtitlesDocumentary, Drama, Biography, Sports
Joe Buffalo, an indigenous skateboard legend and Indian residential school survivor, must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.
Playing in: Shorts: Go Big
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Amar Chebib
Syrian-Canadian filmmaker Amar Chebib began making videos while growing up skateboarding in the Middle East. He has since made various award-winning short films and commercials as well as a feature documentary about three Syrian musicians-turned-refugees. Chebib resides with his wife on unceded Coast Salish territory in Vancouver.
Director
Amar Chebib
Producer
Hayley Morin, Mack Stannard, Amar Chebib
Screenwriter
Joe Buffalo, Amar Chebib
Cinematographer
Liam Mitchell
Editor
Amar Chebib
Executive Producer
Mohammad Gorjestani
Cast
Joe Buffalo, Quinton George, Gregory Bird JR, Avery Bear Head, Joseph Moore, Matty Moore