King Skate(2018)
Wild ride towards freedom in the middle of communism
King Skate Synopsis
The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization.
King Skate (2018) is a documentary film directed by Šimon Šafránek, released on September 20, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Šimon Šafránek
- Writers:
- Alena Müllerová, Šimon Šafránek, Michal Nanoru
- Producers:
- Kateřina Černá
- Cinematographer:
- Jiří Chod
- Production:
- Negativ, Česká televize, Magiclab
- Revenue:
- $36,233
- Status:
- Released
King Skate (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for King Skate before you stream it.
King Skate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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King Skate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Skate online?
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King Skate (2018) is available to stream on GuideDoc. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
When was King Skate released?
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King Skate was released on September 20, 2018 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is King Skate worth watching?
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King Skate (2018) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Skate?
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