The Rocco Docco(umentary)
October 3rd, 2007 by Kilwag
Aside from the wedding ceremony of one of Portland’s most beloved skateboarders (Yes, I said “most beloved” and I meant it!) the other very interesting thing that happens this weekend is the premier of the Steve Rocco documentary The Man Who Souled the World. October 5 is the date for showings in the following cities: Angeles, Santa Monica, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County California, Santa Barbara, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Reno. Check the official site for more info. After Z-Boys, there was a glut of documentaries for while. The Man Who Souled the World is the one that really needed to be made, and if done well, should serve as the bookend to Peralta’s Dogtown flick. I’m really looking forward to this movie. So far the reviews from gay hollywood gossip sites are positive, so that’s encouraging. You’ll need to scroll down past the Spice Girls coverage if you follow that link. Let’s hope we don’t see a dramatized adaptation like the Lords of Dogtown. Although now that I think about it, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Joaquin Phoenix as a young Steve Rocco.
October 3rd, 2007 at 10:13 am
this is the one i cant wait to see!
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:29 pm
rocco ruined/saved skateboarding.
October 4th, 2007 at 9:08 am
it’s an excellent doc to watch…but it leaves more questions than answers.
the vintage footage is fun to see and Rocco comes off pretty natural (he even sheds a tear in one scene)
I think it’s a love/hate thing with Rocco and I think the Man Who Souled does a pretty good job of showing howing destructive/brilliant he was.
skate and annoy indeed.
October 4th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Sweet! I’ll see you guys at the Clinton St. tomorrow night.
October 5th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
I am miffed we didn’t get advanced screening invites. I guess we haven’t “made it” yet.
October 6th, 2007 at 4:33 am
does he mention his interview in skate and annoy? That’s the big question.
October 6th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
i was there with 6 other people last night….