

King Skate
Director: Šimon Šafránek
"Wild ride towards freedom in the middle of communism"
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.
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In brief
King Skate (2018) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 5.3/10 from 3 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 22min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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King Skate runs 82 minutes (1h 22min).
What rating does King Skate have?
King Skate has an average rating of 5.3/10 based on 3 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is King Skate from?
King Skate was released in 2018.
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