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The Devil's Toy

The Devil's Toy

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 1, 1966

Runtime

0h 15m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

63%

Original Title

Rouli-roulant

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Director

Claude Jutra

Description

This short 1966 documentary dedicated "to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film - the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport - captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion. Jutra's 1966 mockumentary film The Devil's Toy (Rouli-roulant), is a faux-anti-skateboarding propaganda film.