Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)

Directors:

Stacy Peralta

Writers:

Actors:

Jake Phelps, Jeff Ho, Tony Alva, Jeff Ament, Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero

Synopsis:

This award-winning, thrilling story is about a group of discarded kids who revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern day extreme sports. Featuring old skool skating footage, exclusive interviews and a blistering rock soundtrack, DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS captures the rise of the Zephyr skateboarding team from Venice's Dogtown, a tough "locals only" beach with a legacy of outlaw surfing.
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Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)

Man, skateboarding used to be so rad. Even if you have no interest in the sport, this doc provides a fascinating look at a group of misfits who started something that would eventually turn into a massive industry. Definitely worth a look.
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June 17, 2012