Ali Boulala - The Original Baker Boy [ALL FOUR PARTS]

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I just compiled all four parts into one video.
End credit song: Sober-F - Not Who You Need

[@iheartjimothy]

imagine if there was a 40-minute special about YOUR worst day. i admire him even more now.

[@steezemcgee]

he prob wuda never had an episode if it wasnt for that happening sadly

[@ilewtf2234]

There might be one of me coming someday, ive been running from my past for a long time. Sometimes i feel like i got away with it, but many days i fear that my door will be kicked down next morning and its all over. Atleast statutes of limitations exist, and to some places ill never be extradited, but still.

[@JaiPritchett]

Most people would not have a worst day anywhere near as close to the worst day in Ali's lfe

[@antikz3731]

That's not what this is. This is an inspirational story. You need to take it from 1-4 and not read the face value. This is a truly touching story. You may not see happiness in the end but he's fucking glowing. What he's been through and the fact he's at peace now and got clean from an INSANE addiction to drugs and alcohol is an absolute blessing. Alcohol was probably the hardest if you look at how much he drank. Ali literally said he saw a rock and thought "i have to smoke crack now..." If you haven't been an addict you may not get the documentary in it's entirety. This hit me hard. Skating and Drug Addiction are two huge factors of my life thus far.

[@antikz3731]

@@JaiPritchett And we should consider that a blessing and be thankful for that. There's always someone out there going through much worse than you. Not that your problems don't matter but look at the bigger picture. Man, I literally share half of my last piece of bread. I'll cut my shirt in half to keep someone else warm that really needs it. The goal is to be self sufficient and stable for sure. But count every blessing you have even if it's not much just know that there's somebody out there that is probably praying for that right now.

[@ST3RI0TYP3]

I almost broke down when he was trying to skate again and couldn't even land a kickflip. He had so much talent and now can't even do the thing he loved most.

[@hernanrios9647]

ST3RI0TYP3 X2

[@nielsabianrozendaallopez1007]

Sure, this story makes me cry, drugs get skateboarding out of his Life... :(

[@tylercade5477]

Dude has wet brain BAD... the alcohol is what did him in

[@davidwells7195]

That how it is. You should be so lucky. Man, Ali is King.

[@davidwells7195]

@@tylercade5477 you don't know nothin

[@FieldTripChaperone]

"its as important as you make it" - Ali Boulala. What a great man.

[@markjohnson9976]

Barry Badrinath I totally felt that particular comment too

[@simonsoutdoors6009]

It Sticks

[@williamemerson8976]

Beautiful documentary

[@drquack4213]

I think about that several times a day

[@pinkfloyd105]

29:32 About 7 Years ago I posted this comment and I feel like total shit about it. It obviously was more than a shock when I was watching this documentary and saw my name, my comments and my actions being displayed in front of my very own eyes. I felt like I was a part of this documentary in a way, but for all the wrong reasons. Ali, I'm sorry! It's obviously useless now and I am always going to be the biggest asshole for what I said. I was 21 when I made these immature, sensless comments and I'm a much different person now. We all were young and have done things we regret. However that doesn't excuse my actions. I really feel like.....just an awful human being. Scum of the earth. "Of course none of them said this to my face" You're right, and it's cowardly. I was a coward. Ali, I personally owe you the oppertunity to punch me in the face, man to man. If you EVER want to meet up, I'll fly all the way to Stockholm, buy you dinner and then you punch me square in the face. I'm more than ashamed of what I said. This is so powerful to me as I come to realize that faceless attacks like these. These attacks that trolls post and feel is anonymous and meaningless can play such a profound role. Seeing my comment up here makes me personally feel that I have affected Ali in a negative way and I'm pretty down over it. We've all been down, and watching this, putting myself in Ali's shoes, I would have probably caved after reading those comments. Ali, you're strong as fuck! I'm ashamed to have ever said a bad word about you. You sure showed me in the end and I deserved every bit of it. Ali, I clearly don't hate you. If I did, I wouldn't had been watching this documentary and seen my own comments. I was more than likely a jealous 21 year old punk. Like I said, it was 6 years ago, I can't take it back or make a difference about it now, but at least I can take this oppertunity to let you know I'm sorry and in the end, I was a giant scum bag. I learned a lesson and other trolls after reading this will learn too. I'm sorry youtube, I'm really sorry to anyone it offended and, I'm extremely sorry to Ali Boulala.

[@ruthellis-williams7610]

This is heartfelt. fair play man

[@simonellis-williams6070]

Sorry, meant to post that from this account

[@somwonlikeu]

pinkfloyd105 Flip extremly sorry

[@brandongunderson1512]

pinkfloyd105 it takes a man to admit he's done wrong

[@jayadams3261]

GOOD PERSON!!!

[@seano79]

Man what a heavy story. Love and respect to him. I hit 16yrs sober this year.

[@afterthought3341]

How?

[@erikhall5154]

Congratulations and you asked how most of us end up in prison most of us don't get lot of us got clean their lot of us got worse it's got a lot to do with growing up and maturing and realizing what's good for your life when you do you'll be ready to get off all of it Suboxone has helped me

[@hanzat_molemaev]

I'm not a skater... i broke my back a few years ago and am largely bedridden... but i just got into watching skate videos this past year for the amazing vibe i can get off them.. just the free feeling, the excitement. I didn't know anything about Ali other than seeing him in the videos of Jaws hitting the lyon 25.... and now after seeing him and watching some andrew reynolds and other old school videos i'm starting to be just overwhelmed by the history and significance of it all. literally until recently the only skater i knew of was tony hawk.... i didn't even know Vans was a skate brand. it's amazing the way skaters have influenced pop culture without me even realizing it. i'm falling in love with skating and it's too late for me and that brakes me heart. but damn... i still love it. .

[@andrewslocum8826]

Hans Moleman never too late man. a 72 year old taught my mom how to skate.

[@theblackhundreds7124]

That's actually a nice story man. Also, Vans is a shoe brand you have if you about to take a fat meth hit and go down on a man.

[@ext93]

Check out the nine club. Great skateboard podcast that has had a lot of the old school legends on

[@dannyboy768]

We skate for you buddy

[@hanzat_molemaev]

@@dannyboy768 thanks mayne. I don't interact with people much and your comment made me part of the real world again so I appreciate that lol. Stay well my dude

[@markusjones1609]

“I could not, not do it all the time everyday because I’m an addict.” -This is the most RELATABLE quote ever to a person who suffers from addiction.

[@johnnysanchez664]

i lived the same lifestyle as andrew,jim greco dollin and ali.i remember writing pd on my boards and my clothes for years i drank and started doing drugs.until i got deported to tijuana mx.i lost friends to accidents and the prison system so i can relate to ali alot i eventually hit rock bottom and now im sober going on 3 years and attending aa meetings is what has helpef me.im proud of you ali you were a role model to me then and you are still today.lets keep living sober one day at a time

[@kendogg8498]

johnny sanchez c

[@Sanpepsi]

Proud of you man. Peace

[@anglerandy5736]

How u doing today?

[@matthewshinn5839]

u still stuck in mexico

[@AlfredTheBrave]

@@matthewshinn5839 hes a deportee so yeah probably

[@miraperez1383]

I grew up watching Ali at a young age,I'll show my kids his parts,soo yayy Ali forever

[@deadtouch666]

Same here i remember watching the flip videos when i was around 13 and thinking he had to be one of the best skaters in the world.

[@jeffreyhampton815]

darin traver same man i was maybe 14 or something I'll never forget the flip sorry video!! check out transworld sight unseen very classic video as well

[@goodsleepasmr4566]

same here at age 14 i was watching the sorry videos

[@goodsleepasmr4566]

same here at age 14 i was watching the sorry videos

[@codykhaos4987]

Mira Perez Ali's part in Sorry! is sick as fuck...

[@danieldewitt5414]

this is my first day sober, and this is so relevant right now. Thanks Ali.

[@jamya372]

DANIEL DEWITT hope you stayed sober man! Good luck

[@stooooogs8763]

Hope ur still sober man

[@Apple....]

better still be sober

[@PosingAsAGoodFella]

Still sober hopefully

[@thirael]

hope you're well man

[@easyyOnTwitch]

All these people on here who have never battled addiction or dealt with a mental illness have no clue how hard something like is for somebody. Accidents happen, hence the name. Wishing you all the best, Ali.

[@scottwashere23]

One of the greatest skaters of all time. I hope he's learned to love himself more in 5 yrs since this was filmed.

[@JulyG789]

Ali is the most charismatic skater of all time

[@Flowmaster925]

was

[@vonslagle]

Did he pass away?

[@MrPlatinumfan]

no hes alive

[@Flowmaster925]

vonslagle but he doesnt skate anymore. many charismatic skaters out there today

[@Bathingwookie]

He had the best character.

[@bluecollarmetal7]

To watch him failing a kickflip is really sad

[@GoGobble]

As a man who has lost friends to drugs and suicide, this is powerful

[@headphoneactivist]

Heavy story, answered alot of questions for me and my friends about what happened to him. really glad he is finding peace.

[@TheNimasan]

Ali is a legend. he did stupid thing, but who didn't ? I was addicted to heroin for 18 years, because I fell in love with the wrong woman. it fucked up my career in skaboarding and music production... my life in general . I did 6 years in jail myself. sitting here clean, 46 years old, father of 3 beautifuld girls, with a new music studio, waching this moving story, is truly a miracle. acutally I must have been 6 feet under by now!! this documetary means very special to me. more than all the other tremendous epicly later'd stories. mad LOVE from germany

[@happinesshotel5375]

We will never forget you Ali! I’ll never forget you! Miss you! We will never forget you Shane! We miss you!

[@ronark4933]

Ali, I didn't know Shane Cross, but I know he would forgive you in a heartbeat. Everyone makes mistakes... Yes, yours was way worse than most, but you're only human. You learned a valuable lesson, and I think you're a better man for it. Keep moving forward, brother. Love from N. Carolina.

[@mage1439]

I really love what you've said. None of us can change the past, but if we live through it we can change to try to better the world around us. If someone wants to deny a person that chance, that's pretty sick.

[@User_92020]

I Know Shane personally, he wouldn't have forgiven Ali. Stop your make believe fairy tales.

[@chrl.pl45]

@@User_92020 cap

[@alittlecrinkley232]

That switch ollie over the rail is sick...This really moved me, as a fellow skater and recovering addict, I salute you Ali..Stand firm dude.

[@skate95linus]

this movie was really good inspiering intresting ,emotional. ali legend for ever

[@WyWy0207]

Much love Ali. There are lots of worse things out there.... Keep it up brother. Your story has helped me.

[@cutthroat3500]

"CRACK,it was crack." that awkward camera zoom hahahah

[@MrMediina1]

Ali is a legend no doubt but he should start narrating movies with that voice of his lol

[@jasonbored8319]

He sounds like winnie the pooh

[@thewippit2400]

What a legend.. he's still one of my idols of skate boarding and always will be!!! God bless Ali

[@marelmar0]

one of the best documentarys iv seen

[@leviathanbathory6903]

a lot of inspiration after watching this. I hit my bottom and finally went sober after 20+ years of substance abuse. recovery is not easy for me, post acute withdrawal syndrome is what i'm battling. it's like he said "you finally see..."

[@Bathingwookie]

battling alcoholism, as a skater, is so hard as everyone is drinking and smoking and having a good time.

[@leviathanbathory6903]

it is man, but the more you keep going it starts to ease. It hasn't been this "wonderful road" for me, I haven't yet felt the full benefits of "sobriety". that still don't keep me from shredding.

[@Bathingwookie]

Good to hear, I'm a pisshead. Stuck in a rut.

[@franckmarronier130]

Man live without drugs is fucking boring...

[@hanskluger1481]

Proud of you, brother. How are you getting on these days? Peace!

[@renemersi5209]

still remember when i was 12 and flip sorry came out... i was focused on Ali from the first second of his part. Best times of my childhood

[@MattyVicious1]

Think this just made me WANT to get sober.... Thank you ali.....

[@Th0rNe]

So... did it?

[@cosmicfreeway]

you still have this account? did you get sober?

[@MattyVicious1]

@@cosmicfreeway 👍🏻 was the best decision.

[@cosmicfreeway]

@@MattyVicious1 dude awesome. glad to hear

[@stevejones8550]

Im happy this popped up. Im about two and a half years sober. For some reason i really wanted a drink yesterday. I didn't. But it could build. This stopped my alcoholic thinking from building for the day. Thank you for that ali and eplicity

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

he'll come back stronger than ever! im 29! and he's part of my teenage youth i looked up to him and aspired to be him so much! i remember every saturday skating on the local university campus being chased off by the security guards! i wanted to jump that 24 set! man that lifestyle! i miss it! fuck mortgages and responsibilities!

[@jamesfisher5639]

I know I'm 5 year late, but thank for sharing this.

[@ovechkin100]

i feel so bad for ali. im 28 right now... ali was 28 when that shit happened to him. i couldnt imagine going through all of this. what would have made this even more difficult would be the fact that he was on a massive high at the time of the incident. young guy skating all he wanted, drinking everyday, doing drugs, hangin around friends. it was likely very euphoric for him. then suddenly one day, accidentally kills his friend. young guy as well... almost dies himself... loses about 2 years of his life to prison and hospital time. then to come out afterwards to a different world. different mindset... nothing would have ever been the same. its great to see him now, i remember watching his seg so many times when i used to skate. such good memories. but with a guy like Ali, it was almost a given that one day something bad was going to happen.

[@LukeTheGrayFox]

I remember he was skating a competition in Copenhagen back in the day. When there was a moment of downtime, me and my friends rushed the course and ran up to him.. He was sitting there looking tired as hell, but he gladly took a moment to engage with us. He signed my T-shirt with a smile. I also remember Rune won the vert competition that year. Was a great day and a great childhood memory.

[@carnifex8]

i think now ill stop drinking for good.. almost reached a bottom too but as he said "u dun have to reach dead end to quit. u can quit just now before everytin goes to shit"... luv u Ali. one of my fav skaters. and now one of my fav person as well.

[@globaladdict]

For all those who hate on Vice, yes there's a ton of bullshit. But for me, a person who was a huge fan of this guy and wondered what happened to him, this is why Vice still has it to some degree. Fuck I idolized him so much in middle school, I had no idea that he had this whole journey around that little Sorry clip. I'm glad to have seen this.

[@SolarisOrion1]

This was really difficult to watch. This guy has pretty much lost everything and is just the shell of a person he once was. I still remember when this all happened and hearing about how fucked it was that he had to go to prison over accidentally killing his best friend. Was heartbreaking seeing him trying to kick flip, just goes to show you shouldn't take anything for granted.

[@king-emperorbotolfzainisem730]

You can never find yourself if you're never lost And Ali is lost in this video He doesn't know what to do anymore Since he's aware his poor behavior got his friend killed

[@M5S]

Ali Boulala, vilken jävla legend! Role model för alla oss andra jämnåriga skaters runt om i Sverige. Från reportagen i BAM, via G spot till USA. En äkta dare devil och skateboardsjäl. Påminner om en gammal kompis, skateboarder prodigy som tyvärr gick liknande gränslösa väg, repade sig och idag mår bättre!

[@jstelladubs]

everything about this documentary strikes a chord and resonates really hard. I grew up skateboarding and having been a dj for almost a decade now, I've seen so many things. meet so many personalities. ive experienced a lot. addiction fucking sucks. and so does depression. but there is hope. sobriety is real. a clear mind is always achievable.

[@Sissan56]

I saw a documentary with him through a Norwegian newspaper last night. Although I don’t know a thing about skating he absolutely mesmerized me!

[@3000NIZATION]

I want to give him the biggest hug

[@tombowen7526]

one of the best documentaries ever made

[@michaelskramii2245]

Here's to you remaining sober - stay strong.

[@l.j.i]

Ugh, this is heartbreaking. The late 90s/early 00s f**ked up a lot of skaters, but so many of them are amazing advocates of sobriety and recovery now. Grateful to hear your story and relate, Ali. ❤🛹🙏

[@arianne.nicole]

we love you Ali Boulala. your human revolution is an encouraging gift that touches the whole world. never give up and keep shining on. thank you.

[@Debunked86]

This is the best documentary i have ever seen.

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Precursor - I have a TBI too 26:13- shane 31:44- that's how it is with tbi 39:40- can't skate anymore

[@safetyfirst_eirikfs]

Boulala was my hero in my younger days. It's really sad to see his situation, and I feel sad to see him like this. All the Sorry-parts are like "hidden" treasures to me. I cherrish them really, and I loved his skating and personality.

[@halilahmed279]

I’ll never forget the first time I saw the Lyon 25 attempt.

[@bobbyzig3879]

Ali's style in skating defined my whole upbring in skating. I was young and partied and had a good time. This video shows him in good light. It was an unfortunate accident and the living could have been him or shane. I feel for his soul and what he has experienced in life.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

When Sorry came out dudes I know wanted to be like Ali, I bet the ones that didn’t end up like him are grateful. Sad story, happyish ending.

[@briancannon3987]

deportation doesn't make sense. Was he ever a citizen.

[@SwantanamoJ]

This is years old yet I think this is gonna change my life....Ali I've loved you for 15yrs and I haven't even skated for 10yrs

[@manlyhanley7322]

girls cry to 13 reasons why. us skaters dudes cry to this.

[@calabiyau9269]

Manly Hanley he was a skater dude she said see you later dude

[@creatrixZBD]

us skater chicks too man.. that accident pulled us all up for a minute or more..

[@3to1media]

Manly Hanley speak for yourself vagina

[@creatrixZBD]

vaginas don't cry. but they do bite silly little bois nyahaha

[@3to1media]

creatrixZBD maybe yours does because it's full of bacterial vaginosis

[@okaysoundsgreat]

this is ripping my heart in two. to hear him say that he wished he was dead instead. you're a gentle soul ali. so sorry this happened. wish i could give you a big hug

[@yasko_jasko]

this makes me cry everytime i watch

[@yonnislenga905]

Being a post skater and an (ex) addict Ali and his philosophy always resonated with me, I've lost friends and even died due to it. Hes been a symbol of strength for me , just like the "Lyon 25" if he can try and possibly succeed so can I

[@thepiraaat5703]

What an inspiring documentary! one love Ali Boulala

[@NotNightmares]

That lil bit about addiction and skateboarding. Powerful

[@timsittinhigh1]

Yo ali we all make mistakes man respect to this man for still carrying on..

[@afrackk]

weird how life works. i remember being in high school when shane passed away. i painted a mural of him cause i was influenced by his skateboarding. i never thought to be mad at ali. but here i am 23 years old. 2 months sober. i relate to ali too well. everything. i feel the same fucking way as you. lost a friend to a motorcycle accident. another to suicide. one to addiction. one of the most amazing skaters i knew passed away this year. in a car crash. drunk. i have to cope with all of this now. just like ali. i have to find a way to live being sober. and seeing him still kicking makes me believe i can do it too. you're the best ali thanks for the lifelong inspiration

[@Kelly-pb7oi]

hope you're still doing well man

[@vincentcloete6054]

i love you ali definitely one of my inspirations growing up,but that 25 ollie was not almost looking at the people who made it and the impact struggle they had you still had along way to go

[@-_-Code-_-]

These are the stories that stick with me.. I’ve had my issues still do I guess.. but every so often I think of Shane Cross and Ali Boulala. I never really followed them as skaters as I’m from NY and was really only following like papalardo and ianucci, but the story sure hits home. Watching this so many years later makes me realize how many bullets I dodged back in those days. How easily this could’ve been me who killed a friend drinking and driving or ended up dead myself.

[@davidn.8976]

Such a somber documentary and one of my favourites from Vice. It makes me sad to see how he was introduced to alcohol and drugs at such a young age. I mean, damn, he was fifteen and dudes were letting him get blasted. That combined with his addictive tendencies it set him up for disaster. And while it was ultimately his volition to get on the bike, the others could have intervened more. They knew he was drinking and they coulda done more than passively say, "Eh, maybe you shouldn't..." But who knows, their judgement could also have been hazy. This documentary has a lot of good commentary on addiction, and I have a lot of respect for Ali's openness. I hope things are turning up for him. RIP Shane Cross and all the best to Ali!

[@donny5617]

Ali was my first idol growing up, a real punk. Skating was all I could and wanted to do. I slowed down and got into drinking and drugs and fell in love with a girl. I started going crazy, found out that not skating for too long was the reason. Been in and out for the last 7 years due to money. Dealing with death, heartache, and not skating the whole time really messed me up. Realizing skating is the passion, the only outlet that can make me not want to die today. Decided I was going to pursue it with 100%, until I suffered an ankle injury which put me at 60%. Lost half my tricks, can’t progress, limited to my warm ups. Just been watching skate videos, and this video hit differently than it did 6 years ago. I cried watching him trying to kick flip as it was even more relatable. Now he’s an even bigger idol of mine for being so strong through all that while not being able to do the thing he’s loved the most. There’s nothing else like skating and nothing harder than losing your loved ones, stays with you. If you can relate, hope you make it out.

[@stephenkater9621]

Ali is an inspiration !!!!!

[@Credman1883]

Stories like this need to shared with the next generation. Accidents happen and blaming something is never the answer. Learning and preventing by sharing stories will teach us

[@omargerardo5457]

i grew up watching ali and i remember always thinking damn this guy is amazing crazy, specially on the sorry video that was super dope dumping 25 stair set, its crazy to see what happened to him, ill always have much respect for ali.

[@jregulatori4672]

This should have so many more views. It's been a long time I really felt connected to a documentary and towards the end I was balling my eyes out. I feel that pain.

[@stuffguy6664]

the who thing is sad I still love Ali though he's human he lost a lot.. still recovering.. fuck haters on social media pussy comments ect.. take it easy Ali!

[@mortyfalch]

humble man...

[@connorphipps2024]

I know this is an older documentary but you will never know how much this hit home for me! Thank you!

[@labbeaj]

Ali Boulala is a fucking inspiration... I'm so glad that this was shared.

[@drummaboi5879]

ali is legend, on & off the board. soo happy 4dude being able 2overcome his addictions, 1of the hardest things people will tackle in life

[@falcosparverius6385]

I remember back in the day he was an elusive skater, didn't know much about him and Penny interesting to see what was going on and what's happened throughout the years

[@robertlund5694]

Because they wernt american?

[@xgianxcarlox]

The last comment Ali made about art not being necessary for the world to survive is very true. At the same time, I realized, that's what makes it worth living. I pray Ali finds some peace in this lifetime, although I know that's easier said than done. All we got is hope in the end. Bless.

[@edgarxii.]

A very heavy Epicly Later'd episode...One of my favorite skateboarders growing up on my Flip, Piss Drunx era back in the early 2000s because of his unique style of skateboarding and just being a jackass in general...Keep up the good work bro taking it one day at the time because I live for a living making the best out of each day...Ali Boulala a true living legend in the skateboarding community!

[@shaunbernal4500]

I was such a Shane Cross fan and when I herd he died on a the back of a motor bike 🏍 😭 I was so upset. I watch the skate volcom DVD with his mates explaining how Shane was such awesome special friend to lose. But I never new the full story and how was driving the bike. Now my heart goes out to Ali as well for going through all of this traumatic experience 🙏 I was a good skater in my day doing knee hight kick flip shovets to grind. Then one day I skated down a big hill out onto the traffic lights cross roads and got hit bye a car and broke my leg with the bone straight out my leg. Then I never skated the same ever again. I already had both my parents die and skating was everything to me. So I understand Ali in my own way. I'm doing well now and skate alittle. Also am starting a now profit skate club in Western Australia 🇦🇺 were I live in Busselton. All my 🙏 prays to everyone involved. So glad he got his life to in order now as I have cause I did the same with the drug. Peace ✌️ out

[@alec6583]

I'm sure if Ali re-trained his leg-eye coordination, he'd be good again. Look at him. He seems like he's in great shape, he just doesn't want to skate anymore because it reminds him of his addictions. He said himself that whenever he wants to get back on the board, he can re-learn anytime.

[@rupert6478]

he fucked up his hip in the motorcycle accident

[@ACTHdan]

It's nice to see him moving forward in life and healing in a healthy way. Stay strong, brother.

[@walterayala682]

His clothing style is amazing dude, skating in some high fashion shit

[@MeisterburgerBurgermeister]

Watching this in 2017 for the first time knowing about quite everything that happened back then, this still brings tears to my eyes.

[@Xonphillious]

It's not like Ali forced Shane on the bike. They were close friends and BOTH made a dumb decision. Shane wouldn't want anyone to blame or hate on Ali.

[@robertlund5694]

Taipan Pete one of the best comments here!

[@jdwilliamson8312]

Spot on man! This shit breaks my heart.

[@sneekz07]

Oh, did you know Shane personally?

[@baileyward1]

@@sneekz07 why do you need to be a sarcastic asshole

[@GreatValueOprah]

@Omega Man and you know he didn't choose to get on the bije because you knew him so well right? What sense does it make to argue over his death, what's done is done and Ali is clearly remorseful

[@RobbTube]

Damn. I think i may be the last person to get the whole crews autographs on a board. Thanks for all the laughs fellas

[@fackingcopyrights]

I remember the day of the accident. I was in my local skate park and we were talking about this new guy called shane cross. 5 mins later a friend arrived and he was like "omg guys ali boulala killed Shane cross". We spent the rest of the day trying to figure out what happened. Up to this day i remember it as if it was yesterday because we lost two idols at the same time. I was alwasy interested what happened to ali afterwards. Thanks vice.

[@robertlund5694]

Your friend who broke the news like that is an asshole !

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Damn man this hits deep… This guy was and always will be a skateboarding legend…

[@Cananalope]

The not being able to skate problem has to be some sort of weird mental block. he doesn't even looks like the same person standing on a board. he looks so stiff and rigid. such a sad story. from being pro to not even being able to kick flip. I really wish him the best, he has been thru so much.

[@chrischatto7416]

Glad you're still with us Ali.

[@tragickomedy8031]

Around the 34:00 mark is where he starts describing basically everyone in active addiction. I am coming up on eight months of sobriety and this is absolutely 100% correct. The only thing that has been able to keep me sober is going to meetings and talking with other addicts and we keep each other sober. Steve-O will say the same shit. When we get sober, we mob up and keep each other sober. And it's fucking great \m/

[@hughmcboo8329]

This is a very important film. They should show this, study this, make this a part of mental development for modern day humans.

[@jaj_wa]

i fucking cryed

[@temujinguirey3140]

me too

[@ocean29]

cried

[@snailsgarden3055]

this was too sad you are right

[@mortyfalch]

sad... bless ali

[@brianreed8769]

Haven't kept up with skateboarding for years now, but randomly began watching Ali in Flip "sorry" series last week. I remembered back in the day hearing about the motor cycle accident but didn't really look into it. It's crazy seeing his entire story unfold. The behind the scenes issues that we never realized when just watching him skate. Very inspiring yet sad. But his life is heading in the right direction.

[@jimdor8353]

i still have the parking garage down the road and could start from zero.... ahh sad words

[@marshalljohn1175]

Ali, you have value. You're story will inspire people to seek redemption for the wrongs they've done while using/drinking.

[@Theroadneverending]

He’s Swedish accent makes me laugh “I boUgHt A SkAtEBoARd”

[@mellowishype]

One of my favorite documentaries of all time

[@loveforthe90s]

The party stops when shit gets real

[@jimiethelbah4159]

To spend a day watching him skate at the wedge in Scottsdale az when I started out skating, not knowin how lucky I am. Along with Greco, Reynolds, scotts from Zero at the time, Ellington. What a memory.

[@Boviathan]

Sad but true story bro

[@homersimpson5964]

We all walk our own path, decisions that cement futures. But as humans, you can never imagine no one has ever walked your path.

[@louiealouie]

I remember being in high school and seeing Ali Boulala and Jim Greco as role models.. I mean my friends and I wanted to be just like them and the piss drunx.. The Ali Boulala now is the real role model not the drunk, drug addict Ali.

[@nicholastown2779]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Ali with such pure honesty. You are a positive force to me and clearly others that have watched this