Folkestone Documentary Festival: Skate Dreams & Rolling Places
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A Folkestone Documentary Festival double-bill: Skate Dreams and Rolling Places plus a Q&A with Rolling Places director Ashley O'Callaghan.
Skate Dreams is the first feature documentary about the rise of women’s skateboarding. It profiles a diverse group of women whose pursuit of self-expression and freedom has helped create an international movement. The story spans the trailblazing pioneers of the 1980s and the next generation of Olympic contenders as they defy industry gatekeepers and fight for professional equality. SKATE DREAMS showcases the charismatic personalities and indomitable spirits of these amazing talents on and off their skateboards.
Directed by: Jessica Edwards
Duration: 83 minutes
Film Cert: TBC
Age Restriction: TBC
Click here to read more about Skate Dreams
Rolling Places:
Born out of a desire to conquer fears of filmmaking and using a skatepark, Rolling Places is a one woman documentary which explores the experiences of a diverse set of people who live in London as they attempt to use public space for roller skating.
Directed by: Ashley O'Callaghan
Duration: 25 minutes
Film Cert: PG
Age Restriction: PG
Watch the Rolling places trailer here.