Watch this when
Mid90s
He was 13, getting hit at home, and would've done anything for those older kids to call him by his skate name. Turns out they were all carrying something too.
Who it's for
Stevie is thirteen, hit by his older brother at home, and desperate for a group of older skaters to accept him, which captures how strongly a lonely kid will chase belonging.
Feelings it meets
What it is
In 1996 Los Angeles, 13-year-old Stevie lives with his single mother Dabney and his physically abusive older brother Ian. Looking for an escape, he befriends a group of older skateboarders at a local skate shop, whose leader Ray nicknames him 'Sunburn'. Idolizing the crew, Stevie is drawn into drinking, drugs and reckless behavior while pulling away from his family.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Self-harm by a 13-year-old.
Age: Rated R (Common Sense age not verified)
Take my wine in my own cup, friend. It loses its wreath of foam when poured into that of others.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 61
