The Devil's Toy (1966)

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Rouli-roulant (Original Title)

StoryLine

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.

Details

Genres: Documentary

Official Site: http://www.nfb.ca/film/devils_toy/

Country: Canada

Original Language: fr

Release Date: 01/07/1966

Companies: ONF | NFB

Run Time: 15 min

Popularity: 4.564

Spoken Languages: English Français

Status: Released