The bike life scene in Philadelphia is a powerful one, and it serves as an escape for many inner city kids. That’s why Lamar McPherson (Director), David Garcia (Producer), Junior Galette (Executive Producer) and our very own Karen Civil (Associate Producer) created a timely documentary deemed The Last Ride: A Philadelphia Story, set to premiere next month on June 2nd at the Ritz East in Philadelphia.

Presented by VILLA, the documentary explores why Philly’s underground dirt bike community is so unique and special to the inner city youth. Specifically it breaks down how the Cross Roads Motorsports championed for five of Philly’s best riders — Rell, Prince, Pupo, Jay and Mont. Sadly, Kyrell Tyler – aka – “Dirt Bike Rell” was murdered during the taping duration of the documentary. This new special also touches on topics such as mass incarceration, race and education. The sheer love of these bikes is so clear throughout the documentary, and is something everyone who loves bikes can relate to. Yes, some might choose to modify the design of their bikes with something like these dirt bike graphics but, at the end of the day, the love of riding is what motivates bike lovers to get on the road.

“The Passion and enthusiasm that Dirt Bike Rell had for riding is something that’s hard to find in America. Talking about a young man filled with all the athletic ability in the world but stuck to his true passion in riding dirt bikes, that’s something you don’t see everyday so I admire him for that alone,” said Junior Gallete, documentary Executive Producer.

The goal for this documentary is to empower the Young Black and Hispanic men to pursue education and explore a professional career in what it is they desire. Last Ride also examines the misguided, fatherless boys, men and single mothers who fall victim to the endless cycle.

Our own Karen Civil says, “Last Ride, narrates the challenges faced by the previous and present men and women of our generations – and the lack of resources available to develop his or her skill, drive, and vision for a professional career in Motorsports.”

The film’s director Lamar McPherson chimed in with, “The Philly bike life identity reflects that of the City and its people. Blue gritty, rough, rugged & aggressive. The bike life is the only past time that brings people together from different sections of the city no matter sex, age, race or religion,” said McPherson. “I will never forget the pain, agony, and joy endured the process of producing this film. Rell was a special guy. His charisma and ability to bring people together was a testament of his star studied potential.”

Last Ride will show at the following times and locations, during the tour:

June 2, 7 p.m. & 9p.m. EDT at Ritz East, 125 S 2nd St, Philadelphia

July 2016 – New York
August 2016 – Los Angeles
August 2016 – Baltimore
September 2016 – Atlanta
October 2016 – Miami
November 2016 – London
November 2016 – Paris

With that being said, enjoy the documentary’s trailer below and make sure to catch the full thing in one of the above locations.