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Claude Jutra, 15', 1966, Canada
Written and directed by Claude Jutra
Producer: Marcel Martin
Editing: Werner Nold
Cinematography: Michel Brault
Sound: Sidney Pearson
Music: Pierre F. Brault
Song: Geneviève Bujold
Narration: Charles Denner

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.

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