Against The Grain is a feature length documentary narrated by Alecia "Pink" Moore and directed by Award Winning filmmaker Josh Landan. The film provides a unique look into the life of one of snowboarding’s most celebrated athletes, Tara Dakides. Tara hasn't triumphed in the snowboard world alone; she has triumphed in life, overcoming amazing odds and many career threatening injuries to be where she is today.
From an early age drug addiction to near-suicide, Against The Grain will document Tara's darkest experiences, as well as her most beloved accomplishments as one of the most influential female snowboarders of our time.
At the age of 30, Tara Dakides has already lived a full lifetime. She is known for her amazing accomplishments as a professional snowboarder and her incredible no-fear determination. "Against The Grain" will reveal many life-changing moments that have happened beneath the surface, which Tara has never shared with the public.
To start, the film will walk you through Tara's early years. Her parent's painful divorce changed her life forever, creating a whirlwind of obstacles. At the age of 11 she was sent to a psychologist who immediately prescribed her