Trans Skateboarder Leo Baker In New Netflix Documentary

Leo Baker qualified for the Olympics in 2021 but left the American team to complete their transition. Being nonbinary, Baker has brought light to trans issues in skateboarding and has been an advocate for trans kids in sports.

Baker's new documentary, Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story, will debut on Netflix on August 11.

“A lot of stuff came to the surface while making this documentary and I’ve given interviews on being marginalized in the skating world and I’ve learned a lot about myself during the experience. It’s less about learning about who I am now but just embracing who I am without questioning it. I’m tired of talking about it all and I’m ready to just be. I’m tired of fixed identities informing my decisions.”

“I’ve been on a simple wavelength of listening to oneself. My main takeaway is for people to listen to children. I want people to listen to what children want, and what they are saying. If this documentary provides a spotlight on what’s happening to trans kids across our country, then I’ll be happy.”

Baker is concerned by the number of states across the US that are passing trans sports bans. As of July, 18 states have passed anti-trans bills that make it so trans girls can’t compete in sports with other girls. These bills are unnecessary and harmful to trans athletes.

According to LGBTQ Nation, Baker admits that making the documentary was challenging.

“It was a simple documentary and I was down for being the subject. That period of my life was so delicate and fragile and everything happened in real time while we were making it. So, it was a bit challenging at times. I’ve spent so much time in my own headspace that it was at times really hard to go through with. But it was also soothing in a way being able to go through everything with so much support behind me.”

You can watch the trailer for Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story here.

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