Nemo Welcomes Mat Hoffman
A Documentary Film About One of Action Sports' Biggest Influencers
Nemo Design presents The Birth of Big Air, a 60-minute documentary film featuring BMX legend Mat Hoffman in his pursuit to go higher on a bicycle than anyone ever thought possible. The Birth of Big Air chronicles Hoffman’s influence on BMX: the physical and emotional strains of riding at his level, and how he continued to question conventional thinking, ultimately leading him to set a World Record. Our special guest, Mat Hoffman, will join us for the event. Legendary BMX Historian and Nemo creative director Mark Lewman is a longtime friend of Hoffman. Together, Lewman and Hoffman executive produced The Birth of Big Air for Dickhouse Entertainment with Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, and Johnny Knoxville. The project is part of ESPN Films 30 For 30 series, featuring epic stories of sport told by contemporary filmmakers. A $5 donation gets visitors into the screening. All proceeds, including a raffle for Hoffman bicycles and Bell Helmets, will benefit Mike Vincent. Mike Vincent is a BMX rider and longtime friend of Hoffman who suffered brain injuries and loss of vision after being struck by a car in 2008. UPDATE: Thanks to the 200+ who came to see the film, meet Mat, and support Mike Vincent. Thanks also to Jared Souney for the B/W images.
