King Skate

King Skate

★ 5.3IMDb Score
Released:2018-09-20
Duration:82 min
Director:Šimon Šafránek
Actors:
Production:Negativ, Česká televize, Magiclab

Overview:

The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization.

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