
Dogtown and Z-Boys
The birth of extreme
Directed by Stacy Peralta
Produced by Agi Orsi Productions, Vans (US)
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.
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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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Like Dogtown and Z-Boys
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dogtown and Z-Boys
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dogtown and Z-Boys, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dogtown and Z-Boys, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































