Jordan Richter grew up in a broken home. Despite the odds stacked against him, he became a professional Skateboarder at the young agree of 16. Shortly after turning pro, he converted to Islam and was told by religious clerics that earning an income from skateboarding was not permissible. Dedicated to his new faith, Jordan quit his career as as professional skateboarder.
15 years later he finds out that he was misinformed.
In this intimate portrait film, we follow Jordan (now 37 years old) as he attempts a return to the world of professional skateboarding. This is his story.
Executive Produced by Ta’leef Collective
Written & Directed by Mustafa Davis
Watch “Wayward Son: The Jordan Richter Story” Below:
