The Project Spoke series that Justin Schwanke produced last year is starting to make its way online. The first section from the trip down to Latin America to explore the BMX scene is now online. Check out more details below, along with a Spanish version of the video at the bottom as well. Keep an eye out for more sections coming soon.
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BMX draws people in from across the globe, yet many voices remain unheard. “A Backpacker’s Guide to BMX in Latin America” takes viewers on an immersive trip from Ecuador to Nicaragua to uncover the community spirit that empowers Latino riders.
Filming & Editing: Justin Schwanke
Featured Riders: Anahi Valentina, Michael Mogollon, Agustin Muñoz, Estrella Suarez, Marco Calderon, Leandro Moreira, Marlon Aguayo, Marlon Freire, Ronny Toscano, Deivis Veliz, Jorge Arias Ceballos, Kevin Lopez, Kelly Matamoros, Filipo Sinchi, Carlos Ocaña, Renato Cuamacas Granizo, Daniel Mora Vera, Omar López, Brian Castillo, Kelvin Nuñez, Jean Mero, Carlos Delgado, Jorvin Cabrera, Juan Ochoa, Tommy Calderon, Kelvin Lopez, Edners Molina, Erick Diaz, Roberto Blanco, Pablo Castro, Gama Osegueda Reyes, Logan Espinoza, Carlos Rodriguez, Andy Alemán, Joel Rodriguez, Javier Duarte Chuchu, Alejandro Campos, Stew Johnson, Chris Moeller, and Brad Simms
Filming Period: January 2020 to July 2022
Original Release Date: July 2024
Prefer Spanish? Check out the version in Spanish below!
“El BMX atrae a gente de todo el mundo, pero muchas voces siguen sin ser escuchadas. Esta película lleva a los espectadores a un viaje de inmersión desde Ecuador a Nicaragua para descubrir el espíritu comunitario que empodera a los viajeros latinos.”