Here’s a short documentary on the Burnside skatepark. I’ve heard rumors about multiple documentary projects dedicated to covering Burnside but this is the first one I’ve ever actually seen. It’s on Current, which is the web component of the TV network that features all user generated content. I haven’t watched the network in a long time, but it was pretty hit or miss the last time I checked it. This particular documentary is OK. It’s short, but it has some good footage and old pictures and a few amusing moments. I guess there’s a chance it could end up as one of the segments on TV if it hasn’t aired already. [Source: Europeskate]
DIY Skate Park on Current
8 comments
Chad Balcom
Grover speaks truth. Also, no more feeding kids until they learn to cook for themselves, as well as clean up afterwords.
Auntie Larry
Auntie Larry loves 4.5 year delayed responses.
weekendwarrior
The guy who did the OPB video was also a part of the Current TV one. I didn’t think I saw any of the Field Guide footage, but not certain.
Animal Doctor Johns
I enjoyed Dahlgren’s enthusiasim. Now tell him no more street parks unless the kids go to the meetings, and support them. It was a good piece.
Kilwag
It’s not the exact same one. Looks like is got some of the same footage. The guy must be re-editing and recycling. I think they used some for the Oregon Skatepark Pioneers segment on OPB’s Oregon Field Guide as well.
Hass
Yeah this one was on OPB. Dreamland has a copy of it on their website. Burnside OPB documentary
Greg N
Is this not the one that was on OPB?
Casey M.
I never get tired of Burnside stories. Awesome.