The skateboard gave the youngsters, who mastered its technique, a thrilling sensation of speed unexcelled by any other pavement sport. Filmed in 1966 on Montreal streets before the elongated rollerskate was banned, this film captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion. Music by Pierre Brault. Sung by Genevieve Bujold.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016509
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Recreation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Children - Recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hobbies
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skateboarding
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
DVD [PAL]; Copy
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
Digital Betacam; Sub-master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy