Lords of Dogtown

was except that he was a former professional skateboarder. Later that night, I went on my computer and did research about who he was and that is when I found out about the Dogtown skate crew. All of the information that I gathered that night changed my life forever. I had scene both Dogtown films, Lords of Dogtown and Dogtown and Z-Boys. I rarely ever read the opening or closing credits, so I had never known that Stacy Peralta wrote the screenplay for the former and was a co-writer and director for

Dogtown and Z-boys and Lords of Dogtown movies tell the legendary story of the birth and movement of skateboarding in the 1970’s. The original Dogtown and Z-boys, directed by Stacy Peratla in 2001 is the documentary/ biography version of the film that explains the history of the “Z-boys” and where they grew up. Lords of Dogtown, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, is the portrayal of the surfing/ skate team and what they did to mold the business and sport into what it is today. The original version

Dogtown and Z-Boys is a documentary that depicts the wild life of a skate and surf team, including twelve individuals and the community in which they lived. This documentary shows how the surf and skate “culture” was different and unique in the 1960s in California and changed over time. The individuals that were a part of this team and community were known as the dropouts and lowlifes, but truly embraced the “locals only” way of life. They all started off surfing and transitioned to skating, which

neo-Noir film Chinatown (1974) directed by Roman Polanski and documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) directed by Stacy Peralta. Both movies relate to various aspects and issues of urban studies and demonstrate various approaches towards the city, urban environment, and population. In Chinatown, for example, the movie makers cover the phenomenon of urbanization and it influence on the nearby territories and settlements. The movie Dogtown and Z-Boys, the issue of adaptive reuse of space is discussed

world thrive. By examining how people defy the social norm and make progress in movies I will show that it is important to follow your own path in life and not worrying about what others think. Lords of Dogtown tells a story how a group of misguided youth in Santa Monica, California, also known as Dogtown, re-invented the world of skateboarding by rebelling against society and doing what they though was their path. In the movie they are guided by the mentor architect Skip played by Heath Ledger,

The future of sports is among us! The sports industry hasn’t had a new break out sport since Generation Y took off with the first X-games in 1995. A six year straight decline in college football attendance (according to CBSnew.com’s Jon Solomon) and the drop of NFL ratings this past year, could be a sign that America’s most popular sport is on the decline and the market is ready for the next new sport, Gen Z’s sport. That sport is the up and coming Drone Racing League, a perfect combination of sports

Mini-Ramp Skating is a very misinterpreted sport revolving around disrespect to authority with a rebellious attitude. But it is much more than that. Skateboarding is an outlet for creativity, a stress reliever, and teaches you perseverance. It is a great and productive way to relieve stress, instead of sitting at home playing video games; it is a good break from everyday life. Skateboarding teaches you perseverance and how to take a fall. “You keep getting back up and pushing yourself, even after