Grit & Glory featuring London Premiere of “Skategoat” - BUFF
Running time: 112 mins
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Release Date: 22/10/2025
From the boxing ring to the running track and the skatepark, these films capture the grit, sacrifice, and determination it takes to chase a dream—and the personal battles faced along the way
Films featured:
On The Ropes
Stride
Skategoat
Introducing the London Premiere of Skategoat:
Leandre Sanders was born in Venice Beach, LA, into a world of gangs and crime.
While his older brothers joined the family gang life, Leandre spent his time at Venice Beach skatepark with his younger brother Leontay. He caught the eye of filmmaker Van Alpert.
Over twelve years, Van documented Leandre’s struggle to perfect his skating and to survive. At 14-years old, Leandre was forced to leave his family, and lived 'homeless' at the skate park. Despite this adversity, Leandre never lost his drive to skate…
Set against the visually palpable decline of LA, Van charts Leandre’s journey to fame.
The result is a gritty reflection of what it takes to make it in the skating world – and what it takes to survive as a disadvantaged kid in the United States.
SKATEGOAT is a story about the streets told from the streets, that proves anyone can seize their dream.
