Dogtown and Z-Boys
Sub-titled "The Birth of Extreme", this documetary takes a look at the transformation of skateboarding from its former image as a land-bound pastime for surfers to its status today as an extreme and acrobatic sport in its own right. Starting from the California surf community of Dogtown, the film follows the evolution of modern skateboarding through it's 70's heyday, its decline during the 80's, and its eventual (and highly lucrative) return in the 90's.
PG-13
HD
Documentary, Sport
2001
91 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Dogtown and Z-Boys
- Duration : 91 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : Stacy Peralta, Craig Stecyk
- Directors : Stacy Peralta min
- Imdb : 7.7 (9815 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.9 (13698 votes)
- Actors : Sean Penn, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Jeff Ament
Movie Storyline
Sub-titled "The Birth of Extreme", this documetary takes a look at the transformation of skateboarding from its former image as a land-bound pastime for surfers to its status today as an extreme and acrobatic sport in its own right. Starting from the California surf community of Dogtown, the film follows the evolution of modern skateboarding through it's 70's heyday, its decline during the 80's, and its eventual (and highly lucrative) return in the 90's.