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Deep Dive: United Skates (2018)

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United Skates
United Skates is a documentary that focuses on African-American roller skating culture in the United States. Directed by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown, the film features prominent figures in the music industry, including Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, and Naughty By Nature, who contribute to the narrative surrounding this vibrant subculture. The film presents several notable roller rinks, such as Skate Depot and World on Wheels, which serve as important community spaces for roller skating enthusiasts. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2018, and later aired on HBO on February 18, 2019. With a runtime of 89 minutes, it captures the essence of roller skating as not just a recreational activity but as a significant cultural phenomenon within the African-American community.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Salt-N-Pepa and Coolio in a new context.
  • •Find out about iconic roller rinks across the U.S.
  • •See how roller skating shapes community culture.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2018.
•It aired on HBO on February 18, 2019.
•The documentary features notable roller rinks like Skate Depot and World on Wheels.
•John Legend served as the executive producer of the film.

Perfect For

Roller skating enthusiastsHip hop culture fansDocumentary lovers