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©2001
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1 videodisc (approximately 91 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2001
Documentary about a gang of kids who virtually revolutionized skateboarding with an aggressive style, awe-inspiring moves and street smarts, and in the process, transformed youth culture forever. Captures the rise of the Zephyr skateboarding team from Venice's Dogtown, a tough "locals only" beach with a legacy of outlaw surfing, who used abandoned swimming pools to sharpen their skills
Full screen (1.33:1 aspect ratio)
"The birth of extreme"--Container
Special features: exclusive sneak peek at the theatrical release of Lords of Dogtown; two Webisodes about Lords of Dogtown ; alternate ending ; director and editor commentary; extended "raw" skate footage
Director of photography, Peter Pilafian ; editor, Paul Crowder ; original music, Terry Wilson, Paul Crowder
Narrator, Sean Penn; featuring, Shogo Kubo, Bob Biniak, Nathan Pratt, Stacy Peralta, Jim Muir, Allen Sarlo, Chris Cahill, Tony Alva, Paul Constantineau, Jay Adams, Peggy Oki, Wentzle Ruml
MPAA rating: PG-13
DVD ; Dolby digital 5.0
In English with optional French subtitles ; Closed-captioned
Best Documentary, 2002 Independent Spirit Awards; Best Director and Audience Awards, 2001 Sundance Film Festival; Audience Award, 2001 AFI Film Festival