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Waiting for Lightning

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Danny Way rises from broken-home survivor to fame as a professional skateboarder and, in 2005, attempts to jump over the Great Wall of China.
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Mark Olsen Los Angeles Times 12/07/2012
2/5
Little more than an extended piece of lifestyle merchandising, a long montage for monitors in sporting-goods shops. Go to Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post 12/07/2012
1.5/4
The person we want most to hear from, Way himself, is largely missing. Go figure. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 12/07/2012
2/4
Only for the converted. Go to Full Review Jordan M. Smith IONCINEMA.com 11/16/2020
May not be of interest to everyone, but Way's classic rags-to-riches tale of prevailing will is a heartwarming story anyone should be able to get behind. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media 03/20/2013
2/5
The construction is more like a TV reality show than a work of journalism or personal exploration; it's meant to keep you tuned in without actually revealing anything. Go to Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate 01/09/2013
5/10
While providing a fantastically visual diversion for aspiring skateboarders, this documentary lacks any personal insight into or commentary about legendary Danny Way. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/15/2015 If you are a skater and have never hear of Danny Way (or Plan B team), then get out there and do some research. See more 06/16/2014 Amazing documentary! See more 03/04/2014 Pretty suspenseful for a documentary. See more 09/07/2013 I'm blown away. No, I'm blown to pieces. Danny Way makes every other guy that ever lived look like a silly little bitch. See more 07/14/2013 I could care less for skateboarding. That being said, this is a polarizing doc about a man hellbent on jumping the Great Wall of China on a skateboard. A testament to the wonderful mixture of obsession, talent, and insanity and what can be accomplished when it all comes together perfectly. Only thing I'd have preferred is a bit less from his mother. See more 07/14/2013 I thought it was a great story about a pioneer in a sport who is often overlooked. This guy has serious determination and is still humble about it. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jacob Rosenberg

Director

Danny Way

Actor

Rob Dyrdek

Actor

Travis Pastrana

Actor

Laird Hamilton

Actor

Tony Hawk

Actor

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Waiting for Lightning

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Movie Info

Synopsis Danny Way rises from broken-home survivor to fame as a professional skateboarder and, in 2005, attempts to jump over the Great Wall of China.
Director
Jacob Rosenberg
Producer
Jacob Rosenberg, Hana Ripperger-Suhler
Screenwriter
Bret Anthony Johnston
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Bandito Brothers
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language|Involving Drugs and Alcohol|Dangerous Sports Action|Thematic Material)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 7, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.5K
Runtime
1h 36m