30 for 30 The Birth of Big Air (Season 1, Episode 17)
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TV Episode | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History

30 for 30

The Birth of Big Air (Season 1, Episode 17)

TV-G

TV Episode | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History

In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur, and by 16 he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his ...See moreIn 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur, and by 16 he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of "what's next." His motivations stem purely from his own ambitions, and even without endorsements, cameras, fame and fans, Hoffman would still be working to push the boundaries of gravity. Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, will showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to "Big Air." Written by ESPN Films See less

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38 cast members

Name	Known for
Mat Hoffman Self Self See fewer	xXx (2002)
Johnny Airtime Self - Professional Stuntman Self - Professional Stuntman See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Brian Blyther Self - Pro BMXer / Cop Self - Pro BMXer / Cop See fewer	Rad (1986)
Mike Dominguez Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Mike Escamilla Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	xXx (2002)
Eddie Fiola Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	The Bourne Legacy (2012)
Bob Haro Self - BMX freestyle pioneer Self - BMX freestyle pioneer See fewer	Rom Boys: 40 Years of Rad (2020)
Tony Hawk Self - Pro Skater Self - Pro Skater See fewer	xXx (2002)
Gianna Hoffman Self - Mat's Daughter (archive footage) (as Giavanna Hoffman) Self - Mat's Daughter (archive footage) (as Giavanna Hoffman) See fewer	Chow Time
Jaci Hoffman Self - Mat's Wife Self - Mat's Wife See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Joni Hoffman Self - Mat's Mother (archive footage) Self - Mat's Mother (archive footage) See fewer
Matt Hoffman Self - Mat's Father Self - Mat's Father See fewer	Evel Knievel: Snake River Canyon (2012)
Todd Hoffman Self - Mat's Brother Self - Mat's Brother See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Travis Hoffman Self - Mat's Brother Self - Mat's Brother See fewer	Tough Love (2009)
Spike Jonze Self - Photographer / Filmmaker Self - Photographer / Filmmaker See fewer	Her (2013)
Chad Kagy Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Nitro Circus (2009)
Evel Knievel Self - Legendary Daredevil (archive footage) Self - Legendary Daredevil (archive footage) See fewer	The Bionic Woman (1976)
Mark Lewman Self - Editor Freestylin' magazine Self - Editor Freestylin' magazine See fewer	Jackass Number Two (2006)
Mark Losey Self - Rider / Photographer Self - Rider / Photographer See fewer	Raditudes (2014)
Kevin Martin Self - BMX announcer Self - BMX announcer See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Dennis McCoy Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX (2001)
Brad McDonald Self - Publisher Ride BMX magazine Self - Publisher Ride BMX magazine See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Dave Mirra Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Las Vegas (2003)
Travis Pastrana Self - Pro Freestyle Motocross Rider Self - Pro Freestyle Motocross Rider See fewer	Days of My Youth (2014)
Tim Payne Self - Professional Ramp Builder Self - Professional Ramp Builder See fewer	Jackass: The Movie (2002)
John Povah Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Push It to 11: the Bits of Baco (2014)
Kevin Robinson Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Youngblood (1986)
Eddie Roman Self - Rider / Documentarian Self - Rider / Documentarian See fewer	Audacity (2015)
Ron Semiao Self - X Games creator Self - X Games creator See fewer	Lombardi (I)
Steve Swope Self - Mat's Best Friend Self - Mat's Best Friend See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Rick Thorne Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Jeff Tremaine Self Self See fewer	Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
Dave Voelker Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Morgan Wade Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	Raditudes (2014)
Zack Warden Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	2007 LG Action Sports World Championships (2007)
Danny Way Self - Pro Skater Self - Pro Skater See fewer	Extremedays (2001)
Ron Wilkerson Self - Pro BMXer Self - Pro BMXer See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)
Carlan Yates Self - Orthopedic Surgeon (as Dr. Carlan Yates) Self - Orthopedic Surgeon (as Dr. Carlan Yates) See fewer	30 for 30 (2009)