Jenny Schauerte was a world-ranking downhill skateboarder before her father's death sent her into a downward spiral of depression that left her homeless.
After moving into a campervan and leaving her life in London, Jenny explains how the adrenaline from skating and the skate community has helped her improve her mental health and get back to competing.
Camera Operator - Tobias Attenberger
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