Richard Jefferson(I)
- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
![Word is a 40 minute skateboard film featuring high-velocity skateboard footage and stunning visuals and opening title sequences.
Nineteen professional and industry-level skateboarders have gathered together, combining their talents and sharing about their faith in this film. Each rider has chosen a piece of scripture that holds deep meaning in their life. As the film unfolds, each selection of scripture is revealed one-by-one, with engaging visuals and cinematic flair. Each of these title sequences work to not only introduce each athlete before he skates, but also tell a deeper story about why he does.
Many of the riders featured, such as, Anthony Carney (Ethos Skateboards), Jud Heald (Untitled Skateboards), and Sierra Fellers (Circa Shoes) are part of the hearbeat of the skateboard culture, having been featured in skateboard publications and videos over the last decade. By adding skateboarding legends Richard Mulder (Chocolate Skateboards and Nike) and Scott Yamamura (Ethos Skateboards, Seattle native) to the line-up, the film boasts a full arsenal of diverse talent and creativity.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTgwOTM2NDEwMl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTE3ODUwMw@@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,46,500,281_.jpg)
Richard Allen Jefferson is an American former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats. Jefferson was drafted in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft with the 13th overall pick, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his first season with the New Jersey Nets (now known as the Brooklyn Nets). He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He was also a member of the United States national team that won a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics.