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I never surfed or skateboarded but I still found this documentary fascinating. I accidentally stumbled on it while channel surfing (not sidewalk surfing) and watched it a second time later in the day. The Z-Boys made me think of the early days of rock and roll when young kids with no formal musical training basically "invented" rock and roll as they went along.. It seems the Z-Boys did the same with skateboarding.

DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS rocks. It infuses awesome 70s music with breathtaking shots of So Cal kids with long straight hair. I couldn't get enough of Stacey Peralta's look at a culture of renegade skateboarders that took American culture by storm. Even if they weren't quite as ground breaking as they claimed to be, the Z-Boys are a privelage to watch. And the photographs. Wow-wee. I got nostalgic for an era that I wasn't even around for. Something about youth and those LA palms. A great film for anyone who wants to rock. Also, loved the Led Zeppelin. Obscure track from Presence. Stacey, keep on makin' 'em, man! On a side note: Adams (the most talented of the group) fell victim to the stardom and (POSSIBLE SPOILER!!!) is interviewed from a Hawaii prison. He is the one z-boy who fell at the waste side.

this is one of the greatest documentaries i've ever seen along with "Dark Days". I have skated for maybe an hour my entire life, and I still love this movie. Peralta and his excellent editor captured the feeling and atmosphere perfectly, helped in part with some incredible archival footage. Tony Alva is one of the coolest individuals in existence. Love those knee high striped sport socks, you rock Tony!Not only is this movie a visual feast, but the soundtrack has to be one of the best in history, if you're into 70's rock. Buy the DVD, you won't regret it.