Livin' It
Livin' It is a skateboarding film directed by Stephen Baldwin and executive produced by Kevin Palau,[1][2] son of evangelist Luis Palau. The film is aimed at a Christian audience, featuring footage of various skateboarders interspersed with interviews where they discuss their relationship with God. The film is a product of Palau and Baldwin’s Livin’ It Ministry,[3] and would later be followed by a Livin’ It tour as well as related books and comics.
Livin' It | |
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Directed by | Stephen Baldwin |
Produced by | Kevin Palau with contributions from Kirk Purdy. |
Starring | Stephen Baldwin Jud Heald Tim Byrne Luke Braddock Anthony Carney Jared Lee Phil Trotter Sierra Fellers |
Release date | 2004 |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film was shot in Portland, Oregon with a particular focus on Skatechurch, an evangelical skatepark founded by pastor Paul Andersen.[4] Featured skateboarders and BMX riders include Jud Heald, Tim Byrne, Luke Braddock, Anthony Carney, Jared Lee, Phil Trotter, and Sierra Fellers. Kevin Palau and Stephen Baldwin make brief cameos throughout.
The ministry claims that more than 100,000 copies of Livin' It have been distributed. It combines skateboarding footage with what Baldwin calls a real message about life.
References
- "May 7, 2004 ~ Stephen Baldwin Extended Interview | May 7, 2004 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS". May 7, 2004.
- "Stephen Baldwin refuses to skate along with his faith". www.christianexaminer.com.
- Phan, Katherine (17 August 2005). "Livin' It Ministry Opens Evangelism through Entertainment". The Christian Post. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- "History - Skatechurch". skatechuch.net. Retrieved 19 October 2023.