Lords of Dogtown [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents ; a Linson Films production ; in association with Senator International ; produced by John Linson ; written by Stacy Peralta ; directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, John Robinson, Michael Angarano, Nikki Reed, Rebecca De Mornay, Heath Ledger, Johnny Knoxville, Vincent Laresca, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Sofia Vergara, Pablo Schreiber, Elden Henson, Laura Ramsey, Melonie Diaz, America Ferrera. "Inspired by a true story." Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. Wide screen (1.85:1). Bonus features: director & cast commentary; original Z-Boys audio commentary; The making of Lords of Dogtown; Dogged on Dogtown; gag reel; theatrical trailer.
Summary:
The radical story of three teenagers from California who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the sports world forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams, a bunch of nobodies until they join board designer Skip Engblom to create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
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