From New York to Birmingham to Abuja, a group of young Muslim women are redefining what it means to be a skater, finding strength, faith and sisterhood along the way. Through mixed media and observational storytelling, Skater Uktis captures their journey of self-expression and empowerment.
Featuring skaters of Palestinian, Indian, Pakistani and Nigerian heritage, the film offers a timely and powerful exploration of empowerment and identity.
Skater Uktis is a short documentary that offers a joyous and inspiring look at skateboarding through the eyes of an international, all-women Muslim skate crew.
A film by Mehek Azmathulla.
Published On 27 Aug 2025
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