The Devil's Toy (1966)
Overview : This short 1966 documentary dedicated "to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film - the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport - captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion. Jutra's 1966 mockumentary film The Devil's Toy (Rouli-roulant), is a faux-anti-skateboarding propaganda film.
Release Date : July 1, 1966
Runtime : 15m
Genre : Documentary
Companies : ONF | NFB
Countries : Canada
Keywords : skateboarding, sports, mockumentary, short film, documentary short