From TCM’s website: “What else would you call a skateboarding-centric Utopia but… “Skatopia”? Observing everyday life on an Appalachian farm commune formed by hillbilly skating fanatics who maintain a demolition derby society otherwise governed by anarchy, this documentary reveals the rural location as a cult-like haven for enthusiasts looking to escape conventional attitudes of all […]
Category: Documentary Film
Skatopia Review: “Now all I want to do is go!”
Review the film called ‘Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy,’ released on 7/12/11. I’ve been skating and watching skate videos for about six years now. I am also a big fan of punk rock and a lifestyle associated with it. Skatopia is the sickest video I have watched in a very long time though. It chronicles […]
The King Dong historical shredding – 10th anniversary footage surfaces!
This was my first Bowl Bash — hard to forget! Check out Chris Cudlip absolutely raging in the Lula Bowl – improvisation beyond belief. via youtube.com
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel – Bowl Bash tradition continues ‘88 Bands of Anarchy’ promised
The unofficial local chronicler of all things Skatopia… Beth Sergent taps in to how Skatopia and Walmart have more in common than you might think. Bowl Bash tradition continues: ‘88 Bands of Anarchy’ promised by By Beth Sergent Gallipolis Daily Tribune BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM RUTLAND — Starting Friday, skateboarding pilgrims will flock to the hills of Rutland […]
Paul Strauss on life on McCumber Rd., Rutland, OH
The multi-talented Travis Dove has created a short video about our former neighbor Paul Strauss and his cantankerous determination to stick to the non-material, nature-focused path he’s been on for 40 years. Raise a home brew to the tough minded sonsabitches like Paul who make getting to know your neighbors a great reason for living. […]
pool anyone? and i’m not talking transition here
I’d never heard of FESN before now… but they sure can cut a video! check out the rolling coping… plus don’t forget to order the advanced copy of the Collector’s Edition DVD. And save Skatopia in your Netflix queue! via youtube.com
Skatopia need your help on Netflix!
In order to get our film into Netflix we need thousands of people to “SAVE” us on their queue! Type Skatopia in the search bar and hit “Save”. If we get enough saves, they’ll buy our movie. Tell all your friends, tell your grandparents, tell the kids on the playground!
Skatopia and ‘True Life’ – see how Reality TV meets reality
This weekend watch MTV’s True Life to see how a newcomer handles Skatopia…. lets see how Reality TV meets reality! You weigh in… did they get it right or not? Skatopia and ‘True Life’ RUTLAND — Skatopia is a destination with its share of myths, rumors and reality – all captured in an upcoming episode […]
Dustin Dollin 7 Day Weekend Prt 12 ( Skatopia)
via youtube.com A really shakey vid from Dustin Dollin… he manages to catch almost nothing of interest, but I had fun ID’ing friends & legends. It was my first Bowl Bash… 2005.
Filmmakers can use ripped DVD footage without getting busted for “piracy”
Some USC law students have won a major concession from the US Copyright Office on how documentarians (isn’t there a better word?) may use material from copyrighted works. In particular, it allows that material from DVD’s (protected by the DMCA) may be used in manners consistent with Fair Use and that filmmakers not be prosecuted […]