Bones Brigade: An Autobiography tells the story of a group of individuals who were cemented together through skateboarding. Stacy Peralta, Director of
Dogtown and Z Boys and the much loved
The Search for Animal Chin (of
which he is a little embarrassed by now) takes us back to the 1980s to
tell the story of the formation of the Bones Brigade skate crew. Tony
Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Mike McGill, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain and
Tommy Guerrero revolutionised and formed the modern face of competitive
skateboarding. Peralta splices old school footage, photos,
and interviews that sum up the true spirit of this crew but he has also
produced an excellent account of the history of skateboarding. Rodney Mullen is a rad, passionate genius who is mesmerizing to watch on screen through his skate tricks and speeches. An inspirational story about a passionate and driven group of boys
growing up and getting to make a living from doing what they love.
Indie Game: The Movie was always a must watch for me, with my partner being a part of the games industry and some of my friends games developers I was intrigued to see how the filmmakers would portray their subjects. Thankfully the documentary focuses on the personal stories and inspiration for the games leading to a funny and moving depiction.
Grandma Lo-Fi is the embodiment of a melodic soul.This documentary has been put together very much like a homemade mix tape and it is a lovely tribute to an inspirational woman.
Pertti Kurikka’s Name Day is a four piece Finnish punk band who are
making a name for themselves in the scene. All the members have learning
difficulties and voice their frustrations through their music and
lyrics. Directors Jukka Karkkainen and JP Passi put this band under the
spotlight and the outcome is positively positive.
The Punk Syndrome is an uplifting celebration of what it is to be a creative human being.
Searching for Sugar Man charts an investigation born out of a love for music and a man who captured the
imaginations of a liberal white population wanting to rebel against
their government.
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet honours the mighty axeman who would not stop fighting for his life.
All these films share the DIY and independent spirit that often comes with creativity and each tells a compelling story.
You can read my full coverage here:
http://www.cinetalk.tv/tagged/sheffield-doc-fest
Indie Game: The Movie was always a must watch for me, with my partner being a part of the games industry and some of my friends games developers I was intrigued to see how the filmmakers would portray their subjects. Thankfully the documentary focuses on the personal stories and inspiration for the games leading to a funny and moving depiction. 
Pertti Kurikka’s Name Day is a four piece Finnish punk band who are
making a name for themselves in the scene. All the members have learning
difficulties and voice their frustrations through their music and
lyrics. Directors Jukka Karkkainen and JP Passi put this band under the
spotlight and the outcome is positively positive. The Punk Syndrome is an uplifting celebration of what it is to be a creative human being.
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