Ari Bortz - I Just Stutter

“You forgot your name?” — The Barista
New York, New York - February - May, 2025. Teaming up with Ari (The Stuttering Skater) was a great experience. While still in the realm of inline skating, putting this together was a very fresh perspective piece as I followed him along navigating throughout New York City.

Words from his YouTube channel:
I Just Stutter is a personal film about how I move through the world, and a celebration of a project I am incredibly proud of. I teamed up with ‪@PowerslideInlineskates‬ and ‪@endlessblading‬ to release the Next Endless AB, a thoughtfully designed skate that also gives back. 5% of proceeds will go to the American Institute for Stuttering, an organization that’s played a huge role in my identity and journey. This short film is meant to bring you into the shoes of someone who stutters, where sometimes the most daunting question you can be asked is “What’s your name?” Skating and stuttering have both taught me how to move through the world in my own way, at my own pace. This piece aims to give you a glimpse into what that world looks like.