This short 1966 documentary dedicated "to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film - the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport - captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion. Jutra's 1966 mockumentary film The Devil's Toy (Rouli-roulant), is a faux-anti-skateboarding propaganda film.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Pierre Charpentier, Charles Denner, Marc Harvey
Crew: Marcel Martin (Producer), Sidney Pearson (Sound Recordist), Werner Nold (Editor), Michel Brault (Camera Operator), Claude Jutra (Writer), Claude Jutra (Director)
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Studio: ONF | NFB
Runtime: 15 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 01, 1966
IMDb: 4.7
