Monochrome (2021)

As skateboarding makes its Olympic debut, the Black History Always special "Monochrome" highlights and celebrates the Black experience within the action sport. As the title denotes, filmed in black and white, the 30-minute documentary dissects opportunities earned and denied because of a skater's environment and skin color. The cast includes generations and genders from streets and contest podiums, culture icons, and leaders, all skaters. They provide an understanding of how skateboarding is both a metaphor and a reality in their modern-day lives.