The Devil's Toy
Synopsis
In Montreal during the 1960s, early skateboarders experience exhilaration and freedom while facing official hostility and impending bans on the activity.
Synopsis
In Montreal during the 1960s, "The Devil's Toy" presents a satirical take on the burgeoning skateboarding culture, framed as mock anti-skateboarding propaganda. Directed by Claude Jutra, the film contrasts the exhilaration and freedom of youth racing downhill through city streets with the official hostility that ultimately led to the activity's ban. Dedicated to "all victims of intolerance," the documentary captures a pivotal moment in urban youth culture, highlighting the tension between recreational freedom and societal restrictions.
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