Sean Penn, Tony Hawk, David Hackett

Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.

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91% liked it

92 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 27 min.

Directed by: Stacy Peralta

Release Date: January 19, 2001

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DVD Release Date: August 6, 2002

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  • January 14, 2007
    fuckin awesome
  • March 31, 2009
    One of my favourite documentaries ever!! the birth of skateboarding. all i witnessed was the birth of pogs, not so cool!
  • September 5, 2008
    Very interesting.
  • March 4, 2008
    Phenomenal.
  • August 11, 2006
    The history of skateboading. Very rad.
  • July 28, 2009
    Stacy Peralta's electrifying debut documentary. Immerses you in the world of 1970's skateboarders. Lots of energy, and well made!
  • June 21, 2009
    Interesting documentary, directed by the guy that was actually there. I guess Sean Penn is here just to remind the public that he was once Jeff Spicoli.
  • May 18, 2009
    a great look at the start of what skateboarding has become. always a good watch.
  • April 25, 2009
    No thanks - Not interested
  • January 28, 2009
    One of the best documentaries I have ever seen. I wanted to watch it again as soon as I'd finished. Great story about a subculture I only knew a little about. The music is outstanding. The vintage footage and photos are amazing.

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June 7, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Blatant promotion aside, the chronicles of Dogtown make for fascinating insider cultural history. full review

May 10, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The film has an infectious enthusiasm and we're touched by the film's conviction that all life centered on that place, that time and that sport. full review

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