Lords of Dogtown (2005)
- Directed by
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Genre
- drama film, biographical film, teen film, LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- Germany, United States
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 7.1 of 10 from 821 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
Three teenage skateboarders in 1970s California become famous for their daring style. Their friendship gets tested by fame, money, and rivalry as skateboarding turns into a commercial sport.
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What happens
Lords of Dogtown is a 2005 American biographical drama film that captures the rise of skateboarding culture in 1970s Santa Monica and Venice, California. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Stacy Peralta, a key figure in the skateboarding community, the film chronicles the lives of the Z-Boys, a group of young skateboarders who revolutionized the sport with their aggressive style and innovative tricks. The story focuses on the lives of three of these skateboarders: Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams, as they navigate fame, rivalry, and personal challenges. The film explores the impact of commercialization on the sport and the lives of its practitioners. Lords of Dogtown was released by Sony Pictures Releasing on June 3, 2005. Despite mixed reviews and underperforming at the box office, it has gained a cult following and is recognized for its authentic portrayal of skateboarding culture and history. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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