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Dogtown and Z-Boys 2002

Stacy Peralta’s documentary explores the emergence of a group of young skateboarders in 1970s Venice Beach, California. These innovative teens transformed the local dog parks into a makeshift skate haven, pioneering a unique style that defied convention. The film chronicles their rise to prominence, revealing how their carefree passion and rebellious attitude ignited a global skateboarding phenomenon and profoundly influenced American pop culture.

Stacy Peralta’s documentary explores the emergence of a group of young skateboarders in 1970s Venice Beach, California. These innovative teens transformed the local dog parks into a makeshift skate haven, pioneering a unique style that defied convention. The film chronicles their rise to prominence, revealing how their carefree passion and rebellious attitude ignited a global skateboarding phenomenon and profoundly influenced American pop culture.

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Dogtown and Z-Boys does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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76

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6.2

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92%

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88%

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TMDB

70

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Awards & Nominations for Dogtown and Z-Boys

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17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002

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Best Documentary Feature

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Dogtown and Z Boys Documentary Trailer

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