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Iconic Film "Day at the Pool" Is Now Available Online

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Apr 2, 2013, 14:37

DAY AT THE POOL is a documentary short film which sheds new light on the true origins of modern skateboarding. The film features blazing interviews with Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, Jay Adams and the rest of the Dogtown crew. They all reveal that one anonymous kid from the swimming-pool suburbs of Los Angeles may have been singularly responsible for the skateboarding revolution that redefined adolescent life in America. Upon further probing, blazing interviews become heated as an intentionally hidden secret is uncovered. Several Z-Boys testify to witnessing a young skateboarder perform maneuvers so profoundly, not even the modern day skate masters could attempt them. The film goes on to present a surprising account of history that first reveals the skateboarder's identity, and then exposes the Z-Boys selfish motivation for keeping his story secret.

The film has received several awards like Best Documentary Short at the 2012 Irvine International Film Festival, Best Directorial Debut, Documentary, at the 2011 IFQ Film Festival, People's Choice for Best Director, at the 2011 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival and more.

The film was produced by House of Salt (Formally known as SALT).

Resources:

http://www.dayatthepoolthemovie.com/

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