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Never Catch Pigeons: And Eleven More Hard Lessons from Mr. Paul Van Doren

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A hardscrabble, honest shoemaker from New England defied expectations and invented the ultimate Southern California lifestyle brand: Vans. Paul Van Doren never skateboarded, surfed, snowboarded, or flipped a BMX bike, but his simple, rubber-soled sneaker from 1966 has been at the heart of the global action-sports movement for half a century. This is the candid, comedic and occasionally tragic story of Paul's life from 1930 to his death in May 2021. The film is a portrait of the man and his company, some of the world-renowned athletes he inspired, and the hard lessons he's learned along the way, including why you must NEVER CATCH PIGEONS.

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Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Approaching 90, [Van Doren] may be a little quieter these days than he once was, but still knows how to attract and keep one's attention, relating a history of his entrepreneurial success that honors a company associated with fun. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT Interesting documentary gives insight into the man behind Vans shoes. Very interesting subject. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A hardscrabble, honest shoemaker from New England defied expectations and invented the ultimate Southern California lifestyle brand: Vans. Paul Van Doren never skateboarded, surfed, snowboarded, or flipped a BMX bike, but his simple, rubber-soled sneaker from 1966 has been at the heart of the global action-sports movement for half a century. This is the candid, comedic and occasionally tragic story of Paul's life from 1930 to his death in May 2021. The film is a portrait of the man and his company, some of the world-renowned athletes he inspired, and the hard lessons he's learned along the way, including why you must NEVER CATCH PIGEONS.
Director
Doug Pray
Producer
Brian R. Etting
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m