Would you like a side-by-side comparison of one of these films with its mainstream “rival” (e.g., Avengement vs. Nobody )?
: An Academy Award-nominated documentary that uses years of skate footage to explore the lives and traumas of three young men growing up in the Rust Belt. WIFA Extreme Streets
The soundtrack, the silence, the brutal bursts of violence. This proves that “extreme” doesn’t require yelling; sometimes it requires a scorpion jacket and a toothpick.
Told in reverse chronological order, Gaspard Noé’s film is famous for its visceral intensity and technical brilliance. Many viewers find it "better" than other transgressive films because the reverse structure forces a deeper contemplation of fate and consequence.
: A raw, nostalgic look at a 13-year-old finding his place in a group of older skateboarders in Los Angeles. It’s widely praised for its authentic portrayal of skate culture. Lords of Dogtown (2005)
