All rights go to VICE Media LLC www.vice.com/ / vice I just compiled all four parts into one video. End credit song: Sober-F - Not Who You Need
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@pinkfloyd1057 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
This is heartfelt. fair play man
@simonellis-williams6070
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, meant to post that from this account
@somwonlikeu
7 жыл бұрын
pinkfloyd105 Flip extremly sorry
@brandongunderson1512
7 жыл бұрын
pinkfloyd105 it takes a man to admit he's done wrong
@jayadams3261
7 жыл бұрын
GOOD PERSON!!!
@iheartjimothy6 жыл бұрын
imagine if there was a 40-minute special about YOUR worst day. i admire him even more now.
@steezemcgee
3 жыл бұрын
he prob wuda never had an episode if it wasnt for that happening sadly
@ilewtf2234
3 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Most people would not have a worst day anywhere near as close to the worst day in Ali's lfe
@antikz3731
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@FieldTripChaperone7 жыл бұрын
"its as important as you make it" - Ali Boulala. What a great man.
@markjohnson9976
4 жыл бұрын
Barry Badrinath I totally felt that particular comment too
@simonsoutdoors6009
2 жыл бұрын
It Sticks
@williamemerson8976
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful documentary
@drquack4213
2 жыл бұрын
I think about that several times a day
@bluecollarmetal77 жыл бұрын
To watch him failing a kickflip is really sad
@seano79 Жыл бұрын
Man what a heavy story. Love and respect to him. I hit 16yrs sober this year.
@afterthought3341
Жыл бұрын
How?
@erikhall5154
10 ай бұрын
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
@ST3RI0TYP37 жыл бұрын
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
6 жыл бұрын
ST3RI0TYP3 X2
@nielsabianrozendaallopez1007
6 жыл бұрын
Sure, this story makes me cry, drugs get skateboarding out of his Life... :(
@tylercade5477
6 жыл бұрын
Dude has wet brain BAD... the alcohol is what did him in
@davidwells7195
5 жыл бұрын
That how it is. You should be so lucky. Man, Ali is King.
@davidwells7195
5 жыл бұрын
@@tylercade5477 you don't know nothin
@cutthroat35007 жыл бұрын
"CRACK,it was crack." that awkward camera zoom hahahah
@MrMediina16 жыл бұрын
Ali is a legend no doubt but he should start narrating movies with that voice of his lol
@jasonbored8319
2 жыл бұрын
He sounds like winnie the pooh
@markusjones16093 жыл бұрын
“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.
@happinesshotel53752 жыл бұрын
We will never forget you Ali! I’ll never forget you! Miss you! We will never forget you Shane! We miss you!
@GoGobble6 жыл бұрын
As a man who has lost friends to drugs and suicide, this is powerful
@Wholesome_Hans5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
Hans Moleman never too late man. a 72 year old taught my mom how to skate.
@theblackhundreds7124
4 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Check out the nine club. Great skateboard podcast that has had a lot of the old school legends on
@dannyboy768
3 жыл бұрын
We skate for you buddy
@Wholesome_Hans
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@easyyttv3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HeartOfGrief Жыл бұрын
Ali was my favorite skater as a kid. His story is incredible
@miraperez13838 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching Ali at a young age,I'll show my kids his parts,soo yayy Ali forever
@deadtouch666
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
same here at age 14 i was watching the sorry videos
@goodsleepasmr4566
7 жыл бұрын
same here at age 14 i was watching the sorry videos
@codykhaos4987
6 жыл бұрын
Mira Perez Ali's part in Sorry! is sick as fuck...
@stuffguy66647 жыл бұрын
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!
@morty_falch8049
7 жыл бұрын
humble man...
@danieldewitt54145 жыл бұрын
this is my first day sober, and this is so relevant right now. Thanks Ali.
@jamya372
4 жыл бұрын
DANIEL DEWITT hope you stayed sober man! Good luck
@stooooogs8763
3 жыл бұрын
Hope ur still sober man
@Apple....
Жыл бұрын
better still be sober
@PosingAsAGoodFella
Жыл бұрын
Still sober hopefully
@thirael
4 ай бұрын
hope you're well man
@MattyVicious17 жыл бұрын
Think this just made me WANT to get sober.... Thank you ali.....
@Th0rNe
5 жыл бұрын
So... did it?
@cosmicfreeway
3 ай бұрын
you still have this account? did you get sober?
@MattyVicious1
3 ай бұрын
@@cosmicfreeway 👍🏻 was the best decision.
@cosmicfreeway
3 ай бұрын
@@MattyVicious1 dude awesome. glad to hear
@MidwestDankAlumni4 жыл бұрын
Precursor - I have a TBI too 26:13- shane 31:44- that's how it is with tbi 39:40- can't skate anymore
@headphoneactivist7 жыл бұрын
Heavy story, answered alot of questions for me and my friends about what happened to him. really glad he is finding peace.
@jaj_wa8 жыл бұрын
i fucking cryed
@temujinguirey3140
8 жыл бұрын
me too
@ocean29
7 жыл бұрын
cried
@snailsgarden3055
7 жыл бұрын
this was too sad you are right
@morty_falch8049
7 жыл бұрын
sad... bless ali
@JulyG7898 жыл бұрын
Ali is the most charismatic skater of all time
@Flowmaster925
7 жыл бұрын
was
@vonslagle
7 жыл бұрын
Did he pass away?
@MrPlatinumfan
7 жыл бұрын
no hes alive
@Flowmaster925
7 жыл бұрын
vonslagle but he doesnt skate anymore. many charismatic skaters out there today
@Bathingwookie
7 жыл бұрын
He had the best character.
@scottwashere234 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest skaters of all time. I hope he's learned to love himself more in 5 yrs since this was filmed.
@SolarisOrion17 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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
@johnnysanchez6647 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
johnny sanchez c
@Sanpepsi
7 жыл бұрын
Proud of you man. Peace
@anglerandy5736
5 жыл бұрын
How u doing today?
@matthewshinn5839
5 жыл бұрын
u still stuck in mexico
@AlfredTheBrave
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewshinn5839 hes a deportee so yeah probably
@manlyhanley73227 жыл бұрын
girls cry to 13 reasons why. us skaters dudes cry to this.
@calabiyau9269
6 жыл бұрын
Manly Hanley he was a skater dude she said see you later dude
@creatrixZBD
6 жыл бұрын
us skater chicks too man.. that accident pulled us all up for a minute or more..
@3to1media
5 жыл бұрын
Manly Hanley speak for yourself vagina
@creatrixZBD
5 жыл бұрын
vaginas don't cry. but they do bite silly little bois nyahaha
@3to1media
5 жыл бұрын
creatrixZBD maybe yours does because it's full of bacterial vaginosis
@skate95linus8 жыл бұрын
this movie was really good inspiering intresting ,emotional. ali legend for ever
@alittlecrinkley2327 жыл бұрын
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.
@ronark49336 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I Know Shane personally, he wouldn't have forgiven Ali. Stop your make believe fairy tales.
@01suku77
Жыл бұрын
@@User_92020 cap
@renemersi52092 жыл бұрын
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
@halilahmed2794 жыл бұрын
I’ll never forget the first time I saw the Lyon 25 attempt.
@Daponics897 жыл бұрын
Much love Ali. There are lots of worse things out there.... Keep it up brother. Your story has helped me.
@marelmar07 жыл бұрын
one of the best documentarys iv seen
@TheNimasan2 жыл бұрын
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
@thewippit24007 жыл бұрын
What a legend.. he's still one of my idols of skate boarding and always will be!!! God bless Ali
@3000NIZATION7 жыл бұрын
I want to give him the biggest hug
@carnifex87 жыл бұрын
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.
@satpujji2 жыл бұрын
This guys fashion game is on point
@jamesfisher56392 жыл бұрын
I know I'm 5 year late, but thank for sharing this.
@Xonphillious6 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
Taipan Pete one of the best comments here!
@jdwilliamson8312
4 жыл бұрын
Spot on man! This shit breaks my heart.
@sneekz07
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, did you know Shane personally?
@baileyward1
4 жыл бұрын
@@sneekz07 why do you need to be a sarcastic asshole
@CherryVanityRawr
3 жыл бұрын
@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
@michaelskramii22455 жыл бұрын
Here's to you remaining sober - stay strong.
@Dwightinho562 жыл бұрын
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!
@Fr0zenP3nguin7 жыл бұрын
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!
@ovechkin1007 жыл бұрын
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.
@yasko_jasko7 жыл бұрын
this makes me cry everytime i watch
@l.j.i10 ай бұрын
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. ❤🛹🙏
@Debunked862 жыл бұрын
This is the best documentary i have ever seen.
@walterayala6823 жыл бұрын
His clothing style is amazing dude, skating in some high fashion shit
@jordenstella123456785 жыл бұрын
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.
@globaladdict3 жыл бұрын
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.
@-_-Code-_- Жыл бұрын
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.
@Theroadneverending2 жыл бұрын
He’s Swedish accent makes me laugh “I boUgHt A SkAtEBoARd”
@arianne.nicole7 жыл бұрын
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.
@tombowen75263 жыл бұрын
one of the best documentaries ever made
@bare10216 жыл бұрын
Thats a sad Story.. but your Life isnt over yet
@loveforthe90s2 жыл бұрын
The party stops when shit gets real
@aeneas2374 жыл бұрын
I’ve got eight years sober and I could relate to a lot of his story. His description of his brain returning to his head is very accurate. Nice one Ali, just keep going and keep sharing your story. Day by day it will get better
@NotNightmares3 жыл бұрын
That lil bit about addiction and skateboarding. Powerful
@shaunbernal4500 Жыл бұрын
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
@thepiraaat57037 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring documentary! one love Ali Boulala
@stephenkater96218 жыл бұрын
Ali is an inspiration !!!!!
@funcrush3 жыл бұрын
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.
@LukeValentino10 ай бұрын
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.
@leviathanbathory69037 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
battling alcoholism, as a skater, is so hard as everyone is drinking and smoking and having a good time.
@leviathanbathory6903
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, I'm a pisshead. Stuck in a rut.
@franckmarronier130
5 жыл бұрын
Man live without drugs is fucking boring...
@hanskluger1481
2 жыл бұрын
Proud of you, brother. How are you getting on these days? Peace!
@TenThumbsProductions3 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
deportation doesn't make sense. Was he ever a citizen.
@davidmurauski95868 жыл бұрын
Ali part in the sorry videos was one of my favorite parts to watch!
@bobbyzig3879 Жыл бұрын
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.
@vincentcloete60542 жыл бұрын
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
@labbeaj7 жыл бұрын
Ali Boulala is a fucking inspiration... I'm so glad that this was shared.
@okaysoundsgreat5 жыл бұрын
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
@nicholastown27795 жыл бұрын
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
@davidn.89763 жыл бұрын
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!
@timsittinhigh15 жыл бұрын
Yo ali we all make mistakes man respect to this man for still carrying on..
@MoJoMan10244297 жыл бұрын
Much love and respect to you for not giving up. Watched all 4 parts and was taken by it. Keep it kind and live on Ali :)
@drummaboi58792 жыл бұрын
ali is legend, on & off the board. soo happy 4dude being able 2overcome his addictions, 1of the hardest things people will tackle in life
@omargerardo54577 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimdor83536 жыл бұрын
i still have the parking garage down the road and could start from zero.... ahh sad words
@stevejones855011 ай бұрын
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
@SwantanamoJ5 жыл бұрын
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
@Boviathan6 жыл бұрын
Sad but true story bro
@edgarxii.7 жыл бұрын
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!
@yonnislenga9056 жыл бұрын
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
@jregulatori46723 жыл бұрын
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.
@louiealouie7 жыл бұрын
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.
@falcosparverius63857 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
Because they wernt american?
@rukumsatyaarth15044 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading this.
@ACTHdan7 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see him moving forward in life and healing in a healthy way. Stay strong, brother.
@Cananalope7 жыл бұрын
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.
@alec65837 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
he fucked up his hip in the motorcycle accident
@pexik7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, all the best Ali, keep on pushing man!
@mellowishype4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite documentaries of all time
@kevinserna47797 жыл бұрын
I've been drinking. A lot lately. Makes me think about that...
@micchecers
5 жыл бұрын
Cool story bro
@samskyrider88
4 жыл бұрын
And your point?? Try being strong out on heroin and coke doing speedball everyday to the point where u wake up sick and shaking every morning having to get well to function. A year sober now tho.
@paulbailey5210
3 жыл бұрын
Sam Highskyrider F this ain’t a fucking competition bro 😂
@FupfingerFrede
2 жыл бұрын
I've been there man, quickly becomes a habit, especially a habit to cope. Watch out man.
@davidboucher3584
2 жыл бұрын
You can drink. Just don’t drive
@fackingcopyrights7 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
Your friend who broke the news like that is an asshole !
@inputreflector7 жыл бұрын
Watching this in 2017 for the first time knowing about quite everything that happened back then, this still brings tears to my eyes.
@chrischatto74166 жыл бұрын
Glad you're still with us Ali.
@emilycade18366 жыл бұрын
Shane was so lit
@markskippy58802 жыл бұрын
they both died not only shane
@alexmoeller796 жыл бұрын
love this inspiring story of a true legend. not for his skateboarding, but for his courage. thank you Ali
@grifyn882 Жыл бұрын
Just after killing your friend and being in prison is the worst moment to have motivation to become sober...you just want to forget and not think of all this sh*t...
@JohnDoe-kj9pm5 жыл бұрын
to any young skate rat reading this, don't let drugs and alcohol blur what matters. drink water eat healthy and skate. party in moderation.
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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
7 жыл бұрын
This is heartfelt. fair play man
@simonellis-williams6070
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, meant to post that from this account
@somwonlikeu
7 жыл бұрын
pinkfloyd105 Flip extremly sorry
@brandongunderson1512
7 жыл бұрын
pinkfloyd105 it takes a man to admit he's done wrong
@jayadams3261
7 жыл бұрын
GOOD PERSON!!!
imagine if there was a 40-minute special about YOUR worst day. i admire him even more now.
@steezemcgee
3 жыл бұрын
he prob wuda never had an episode if it wasnt for that happening sadly
@ilewtf2234
3 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Most people would not have a worst day anywhere near as close to the worst day in Ali's lfe
@antikz3731
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
"its as important as you make it" - Ali Boulala. What a great man.
@markjohnson9976
4 жыл бұрын
Barry Badrinath I totally felt that particular comment too
@simonsoutdoors6009
2 жыл бұрын
It Sticks
@williamemerson8976
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful documentary
@drquack4213
2 жыл бұрын
I think about that several times a day
To watch him failing a kickflip is really sad
Man what a heavy story. Love and respect to him. I hit 16yrs sober this year.
@afterthought3341
Жыл бұрын
How?
@erikhall5154
10 ай бұрын
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
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
6 жыл бұрын
ST3RI0TYP3 X2
@nielsabianrozendaallopez1007
6 жыл бұрын
Sure, this story makes me cry, drugs get skateboarding out of his Life... :(
@tylercade5477
6 жыл бұрын
Dude has wet brain BAD... the alcohol is what did him in
@davidwells7195
5 жыл бұрын
That how it is. You should be so lucky. Man, Ali is King.
@davidwells7195
5 жыл бұрын
@@tylercade5477 you don't know nothin
"CRACK,it was crack." that awkward camera zoom hahahah
Ali is a legend no doubt but he should start narrating movies with that voice of his lol
@jasonbored8319
2 жыл бұрын
He sounds like winnie the pooh
“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.
We will never forget you Ali! I’ll never forget you! Miss you! We will never forget you Shane! We miss you!
As a man who has lost friends to drugs and suicide, this is powerful
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
5 жыл бұрын
Hans Moleman never too late man. a 72 year old taught my mom how to skate.
@theblackhundreds7124
4 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Check out the nine club. Great skateboard podcast that has had a lot of the old school legends on
@dannyboy768
3 жыл бұрын
We skate for you buddy
@Wholesome_Hans
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
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.
Ali was my favorite skater as a kid. His story is incredible
I grew up watching Ali at a young age,I'll show my kids his parts,soo yayy Ali forever
@deadtouch666
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
same here at age 14 i was watching the sorry videos
@goodsleepasmr4566
7 жыл бұрын
same here at age 14 i was watching the sorry videos
@codykhaos4987
6 жыл бұрын
Mira Perez Ali's part in Sorry! is sick as fuck...
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!
@morty_falch8049
7 жыл бұрын
humble man...
this is my first day sober, and this is so relevant right now. Thanks Ali.
@jamya372
4 жыл бұрын
DANIEL DEWITT hope you stayed sober man! Good luck
@stooooogs8763
3 жыл бұрын
Hope ur still sober man
@Apple....
Жыл бұрын
better still be sober
@PosingAsAGoodFella
Жыл бұрын
Still sober hopefully
@thirael
4 ай бұрын
hope you're well man
Think this just made me WANT to get sober.... Thank you ali.....
@Th0rNe
5 жыл бұрын
So... did it?
@cosmicfreeway
3 ай бұрын
you still have this account? did you get sober?
@MattyVicious1
3 ай бұрын
@@cosmicfreeway 👍🏻 was the best decision.
@cosmicfreeway
3 ай бұрын
@@MattyVicious1 dude awesome. glad to hear
Precursor - I have a TBI too 26:13- shane 31:44- that's how it is with tbi 39:40- can't skate anymore
Heavy story, answered alot of questions for me and my friends about what happened to him. really glad he is finding peace.
i fucking cryed
@temujinguirey3140
8 жыл бұрын
me too
@ocean29
7 жыл бұрын
cried
@snailsgarden3055
7 жыл бұрын
this was too sad you are right
@morty_falch8049
7 жыл бұрын
sad... bless ali
Ali is the most charismatic skater of all time
@Flowmaster925
7 жыл бұрын
was
@vonslagle
7 жыл бұрын
Did he pass away?
@MrPlatinumfan
7 жыл бұрын
no hes alive
@Flowmaster925
7 жыл бұрын
vonslagle but he doesnt skate anymore. many charismatic skaters out there today
@Bathingwookie
7 жыл бұрын
He had the best character.
One of the greatest skaters of all time. I hope he's learned to love himself more in 5 yrs since this was filmed.
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
4 жыл бұрын
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
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
7 жыл бұрын
johnny sanchez c
@Sanpepsi
7 жыл бұрын
Proud of you man. Peace
@anglerandy5736
5 жыл бұрын
How u doing today?
@matthewshinn5839
5 жыл бұрын
u still stuck in mexico
@AlfredTheBrave
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewshinn5839 hes a deportee so yeah probably
girls cry to 13 reasons why. us skaters dudes cry to this.
@calabiyau9269
6 жыл бұрын
Manly Hanley he was a skater dude she said see you later dude
@creatrixZBD
6 жыл бұрын
us skater chicks too man.. that accident pulled us all up for a minute or more..
@3to1media
5 жыл бұрын
Manly Hanley speak for yourself vagina
@creatrixZBD
5 жыл бұрын
vaginas don't cry. but they do bite silly little bois nyahaha
@3to1media
5 жыл бұрын
creatrixZBD maybe yours does because it's full of bacterial vaginosis
this movie was really good inspiering intresting ,emotional. ali legend for ever
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I Know Shane personally, he wouldn't have forgiven Ali. Stop your make believe fairy tales.
@01suku77
Жыл бұрын
@@User_92020 cap
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
I’ll never forget the first time I saw the Lyon 25 attempt.
Much love Ali. There are lots of worse things out there.... Keep it up brother. Your story has helped me.
one of the best documentarys iv seen
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
What a legend.. he's still one of my idols of skate boarding and always will be!!! God bless Ali
I want to give him the biggest hug
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.
This guys fashion game is on point
I know I'm 5 year late, but thank for sharing this.
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
5 жыл бұрын
Taipan Pete one of the best comments here!
@jdwilliamson8312
4 жыл бұрын
Spot on man! This shit breaks my heart.
@sneekz07
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, did you know Shane personally?
@baileyward1
4 жыл бұрын
@@sneekz07 why do you need to be a sarcastic asshole
@CherryVanityRawr
3 жыл бұрын
@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
Here's to you remaining sober - stay strong.
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!
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!
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.
this makes me cry everytime i watch
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. ❤🛹🙏
This is the best documentary i have ever seen.
His clothing style is amazing dude, skating in some high fashion shit
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.
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.
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.
He’s Swedish accent makes me laugh “I boUgHt A SkAtEBoARd”
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.
one of the best documentaries ever made
Thats a sad Story.. but your Life isnt over yet
The party stops when shit gets real
I’ve got eight years sober and I could relate to a lot of his story. His description of his brain returning to his head is very accurate. Nice one Ali, just keep going and keep sharing your story. Day by day it will get better
That lil bit about addiction and skateboarding. Powerful
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
What an inspiring documentary! one love Ali Boulala
Ali is an inspiration !!!!!
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.
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.
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
7 жыл бұрын
battling alcoholism, as a skater, is so hard as everyone is drinking and smoking and having a good time.
@leviathanbathory6903
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, I'm a pisshead. Stuck in a rut.
@franckmarronier130
5 жыл бұрын
Man live without drugs is fucking boring...
@hanskluger1481
2 жыл бұрын
Proud of you, brother. How are you getting on these days? Peace!
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
2 жыл бұрын
deportation doesn't make sense. Was he ever a citizen.
Ali part in the sorry videos was one of my favorite parts to watch!
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.
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
Ali Boulala is a fucking inspiration... I'm so glad that this was shared.
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
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
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!
Yo ali we all make mistakes man respect to this man for still carrying on..
Much love and respect to you for not giving up. Watched all 4 parts and was taken by it. Keep it kind and live on Ali :)
ali is legend, on & off the board. soo happy 4dude being able 2overcome his addictions, 1of the hardest things people will tackle in life
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.
i still have the parking garage down the road and could start from zero.... ahh sad words
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
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
Sad but true story bro
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!
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
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.
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.
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
5 жыл бұрын
Because they wernt american?
Thank you for uploading this.
It's nice to see him moving forward in life and healing in a healthy way. Stay strong, brother.
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
he fucked up his hip in the motorcycle accident
Thanks for sharing this, all the best Ali, keep on pushing man!
One of my favorite documentaries of all time
I've been drinking. A lot lately. Makes me think about that...
@micchecers
5 жыл бұрын
Cool story bro
@samskyrider88
4 жыл бұрын
And your point?? Try being strong out on heroin and coke doing speedball everyday to the point where u wake up sick and shaking every morning having to get well to function. A year sober now tho.
@paulbailey5210
3 жыл бұрын
Sam Highskyrider F this ain’t a fucking competition bro 😂
@FupfingerFrede
2 жыл бұрын
I've been there man, quickly becomes a habit, especially a habit to cope. Watch out man.
@davidboucher3584
2 жыл бұрын
You can drink. Just don’t drive
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
5 жыл бұрын
Your friend who broke the news like that is an asshole !
Watching this in 2017 for the first time knowing about quite everything that happened back then, this still brings tears to my eyes.
Glad you're still with us Ali.
Shane was so lit
they both died not only shane
love this inspiring story of a true legend. not for his skateboarding, but for his courage. thank you Ali
Just after killing your friend and being in prison is the worst moment to have motivation to become sober...you just want to forget and not think of all this sh*t...
to any young skate rat reading this, don't let drugs and alcohol blur what matters. drink water eat healthy and skate. party in moderation.
@shotfromsky
3 жыл бұрын
Jk yea youre right
@igorgusic5145
2 жыл бұрын
Nah man pissdrunx 4 life