The 2014 documentary is a raw and tragic exploration of the meteoric rise and devastating fall of Australian professional skateboarders Tas and Ben Pappas . Directed by Eddie Martin, the film chronicles how two brothers from the suburbs of Melbourne conquered the global vert-skating scene in the 1990s before their lives spiraled into drug abuse, crime, and personal tragedy. The Rise: Kings of Vert
: A central theme is the brothers' rivalry with Tony Hawk . Tas Pappas claims he was prevented from landing the first "900" (two-and-a-half-turn aerial rotation) at the 1999 X Games due to industry favoritism toward Hawk, who ultimately became the sport's global face. The Fall: Drugs and Tragedy Late Pass: All This Mayhem - Quartersnacks 2014 - All This Mayhem
: Within a year, they were ranked number one and two in the world , known for their revolutionary styles and aggressive, "go-for-broke" attitudes. The 2014 documentary is a raw and tragic
: The film highlights the intense bond between the Pappas brothers as they traveled to the U.S. at age 16 to take on the world’s best. Tas Pappas claims he was prevented from landing