Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine

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Directed by Patrick O'Dell

Produced by Gorilla Flicks

201779 min7.0 / 10

A celebratory documentary about a rebellious skateboarding magazine that captures the energy, irreverence, and cultural impact of a subversive movement.

A look at the rise and fall of the subversive skateboarding magazine Big Brother, which rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and had a profound effect on the skating subculture with its unfiltered approach.

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  • Is Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise58

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Love70

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