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Minding the Gap
Three skaters. Three houses where it wasn't safe. One camera that finally asked why. 🛹
Who it's for
Bing Liu filmed his skateboarding friends in Rockford, Illinois for years, and the film slowly reveals that all three grew up with violence at home.
Feelings it meets
What it is
In this documentary, Bing Liu films himself and two childhood friends, Zack and Keire, whose lives revolve around skateboarding in Rockford, Illinois, as they grow into adulthood. Zack becomes a father while his relationship with his partner, Nina, breaks down, and Keire faces the town's racism and mixed feelings about his late father.
Where to find it
Distributed by Hulu (with Magnolia Pictures); also aired on PBS POV. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Child abuse and domestic violence.
Age: Not verified (suggested 16+)
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, Part 1, Chapter 1 (tr. Constance Garnett)
