On The Fringe: A Gritty And Immersive Documentary About A Skating Subculture
If you've come to "Dragonslayer" because you're a skating enthusiast, the film is much more about a lifestyle than about a sport. Tristan Patterson's documentary is a bleak and uncompromising look at a fringe subculture that exists for momentary thrills and the quick fix. The filmmakers are right up in the competition action, the random lawlessness, the drug fueled bliss, and the alcoholic camaraderie of former skating legend Josh "Skreech" Sandoval and his friends as they navigate a world of complete freedom and limited possibilities. The hook is that Skreech is no longer a real competitive skater (although he clearly has a following), but facing a crossroads with a new baby and a blossoming relationship. Is it possible for his homelessness and indifference to coexist with impending adult responsibilities? The film doesn't necessarily intend to answer that question (or any questions) but to give you a completely immersive experience into his world. His world just happens to be...
A Modern Day On The Road
It is a rare thing for me to log on to write a review, but having watched this film on Netflix (UK) last night, I felt I must. This film captures a rare spirit in the skateboarder 'Screech' - and captures him with such style, empathy, and understanding.
It looks beautiful, the warm shots capturing what it means to be young and against the grain.
And young and against the grain is what Screech is, in a powerfully authentic way - an artist, no less, living off of his work and noteriety, like all good artists should.
This film reminded me of the beauty of living a life on one's own terms, being true to oneself, and simply having a good time.
It is a warm and powerful social document, and gave me a lot of hope that life is not as boring as it sometimes seems.
I can't recommend this film strongly enough.
On The Fringe: A Gritty And Immersive Documentary About A Skating Subculture
If you've come to "Dragonslayer" because you're a skating enthusiast, the film is much more about a lifestyle than about a sport. Tristan Patterson's documentary is a bleak and uncompromising look at a fringe subculture that exists for momentary thrills and the quick fix. The filmmakers are right up in the competition action, the random lawlessness, the drug fueled bliss, and the alcoholic camaraderie of former skating legend Josh "Skreech" Sandoval and his friends as they navigate a world of complete freedom and limited possibilities. The hook is that Skreech is no longer a real competitive skater (although he clearly has a following), but facing a crossroads with a new baby and a blossoming relationship. Is it possible for his homelessness and indifference to coexist with impending adult responsibilities? The film doesn't necessarily intend to answer that question (or any questions) but to give you a completely immersive experience into his world. His world just happens to be...
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