Dogtown and Z-Boys(2002)
“The birth of extreme”
Overview
This award-winning, thrilling story is about a group of discarded kids who revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern day extreme sports. Featuring old skool skating footage, exclusive interviews and a blistering rock soundtrack, DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS captures the rise of the Zephyr skateboarding team from Venice's Dogtown, a tough "locals only" beach with a legacy of outlaw surfing.
Director
Stacy Peralta
Studio
Agi Orsi Productions
Cast
Jay Adams
as Self
Tony Alva
as Self
Stacy Peralta
as Self
Steve Caballero
as Self
Tony Hawk
as Self
Jeff Ament
as Self
Henry Rollins
as Self
Jeff Ho
as Self
Jake Phelps
as Self
Glen E. Friedman
as Self
Peggy Oki
as Self
Sean Penn
as Narrator
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Agi Orsi Productions • Vans (US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dogtown and Z-Boys?▼
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What is Dogtown and Z-Boys about?▼
This award-winning, thrilling story is about a group of discarded kids who revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern day extreme sports. Featuring old skool skating footage, exclusive interviews and a blistering rock soundtrack, DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS captures the rise of the Zephyr skateboarding team from Venice's Dogtown, a tough "locals only" beach with a legacy of outlaw surfing.
Who directed Dogtown and Z-Boys?▼
Dogtown and Z-Boys was directed by Stacy Peralta and released in 2002. It is a documentary film.
How long is Dogtown and Z-Boys?▼
Dogtown and Z-Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Dogtown and Z-Boys?▼
The cast of Dogtown and Z-Boys includes Jay Adams as Self, Tony Alva as Self, Stacy Peralta as Self, Steve Caballero as Self, Tony Hawk as Self and more.
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