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Plan B: True

Plan B: True

2014

Director

Erik Bragg

Runtime

44 minutes

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Synopsis

In 1991 a skateboard company was created with the most revered team roster in the history of skateboarding, it was named Plan B. A year later the first video "Questionable" debuted and it caused a shockwave through skateboarding still felt to this day. The 2nd Plan B video "Virtual Reality" came out a year later with the same legendary dominance. The visionary and owner of Plan B, Mike Ternasky died in an auto accident in 1994 and left his legacy with two of the founders of Plan B, legendary skateboarders Danny Way and Colin McKay. Plan B skateboards is proud to introduce our 5th full length video, "TRUE" featuring Ryan Sheckler, Chris Joslin, Felipe Gustavo, Scott Decenzo, Trevor McClung, Pat Duffy, Torey Pudwill, and others. In the tradition of Plan B videos, TRUE stands as one of the most anticipated videos of all time. The team carries the torch from the spark which Mike Ternasky created from day one.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.4/10

Limited

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film serves as a technical archive of professional skateboarding. It lacks characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities, focusing instead on athletic progression and individual legacies.

Gender Representation

Limited

The narrative centers on a male-dominated athletic subculture. Featured athletes like Danny Way and Ryan Sheckler reinforce a traditional masculine sporting environment without significant female agency.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

Representation is present through the global nature of the community, including athletes like Felipe Gustavo. However, the film prioritizes technical mastery over explorations of racial identity.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The documentary celebrates a specific anti-institutional subcultural identity. It functions as a celebration of professional excellence rather than a critique of religion or traditional family structures.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The focus remains on high-performance physical ability. There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the context of the Plan B team's athletic pursuits.

Strengths

  • Provides a deep historical archive of the Plan B skateboarding legacy.
  • Showcases a global roster of international athletes like Felipe Gustavo.
  • Captures the authentic subcultural identity of the skateboarding community.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks representation of female athletes or gender-diverse identities.
  • Does not address LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisnormative identities.
  • Provides no visibility for individuals with disabilities.

AI Analysis

Plan B: True is a specialized documentary that prioritizes the preservation of a specific athletic lineage. It functions as a historical record of the Plan B Skateboards brand and its legendary roster. The film's narrow scope is a reflection of its niche subject matter. It focuses on technical skill and subcultural authenticity rather than attempting to disrupt or address broader social hierarchies. While the film lacks systemic diversity, it succeeds as a dedicated documentation of skateboarding history and the legacy of Mike Ternasky.

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