United Skates
Year
2018
Runtime
88 mins
Language
English
As the last of America’s roller rinks close their doors, it’s become clear that it’s more than the end of an era. Communities across the country relied on these arenas as a safe space, giving rise to a skating subculture. Beyond the signature styles and moves, these rinks launched the careers of Queen Latifah, N.W.A and Dr. Dre.
Highlighting the histories of these cultural landmarks and devoted skaters trying to keep their legacy alive, UNITED SKATES overflows with great music and thrilling moves that will get you out of your seat and primed to go for a roll.
Alexander Rogalski
Tribeca, Hot Docs, AFI Docs Film Festival
Community Partner: Nerd Roller Skates
Countries
United States- Director
- Dayna Winkler, Tina Brown
- Executive Producer
- Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman, Julie Parker Benello, Jim Butterworth, Daniel J. Chalfen, Brenda Robinson, Tina Brown, Matthew Peterson ACS, John Legend, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius
- Producer
- Dayna Winkler, Tina Brown
- Cinematographer
- Matthew Peterson ACS, Tina Brown, Dayna Winkler
- Editor
- Katharine Garrison
- Music
- Jongnic Bontemps, James Winkler
- Cast
- Salt-N-Pepa, Vin Rock (Naughty By Nature), Coolio, Alonzo Williams (World Class Wreckin’ Cru)