During a summer camp in Sweden in 1984, skateboard pro Mike McGill invents the world's then most difficult skateboard trick - The McTwist. This becomes the starting point for a spectacular new era in the sport. 40 years later, the past comes to life. 10-year-old Hedda dreams of one day landing the legendary trick, and she plans to attempt it at the place where it all began, in Rättvik. "Pushing - from Rättvik to California" is a film about friendship, courage, and how a shared passion can make the impossible possible.
—Pushing crew