Dogtown and Z-Boys

Dogtown and Z-Boys

The birth of extreme

Directed by Stacy Peralta

Produced by Agi Orsi Productions, Vans (US)

200290 min7.0 / 10

A high-energy documentary celebrating the rebellious youth and cultural revolution of 1970s Venice Beach skateboarders who transformed an underground pursuit into a defining counterculture movement.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Dogtown and Z-Boys end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Dogtown and Z-Boys scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dogtown and Z-Boys easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Dogtown and Z-Boys violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Dogtown and Z-Boys sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity85

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Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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