Hill Street
A fascinating look at the early stages of the Irish skateboarding scene that is as much a wonderful introduction to a rich subculture as it is an exploration of a sport trying to legitimise itself against the backdrop of 80s Ireland.
Cast and Crew
About
Hill Street looks at the evolution of skateboarding culture in Dublin since the late 1980s up until today. The initial driving force behind the scene was a proprietor of a unique skate shop in North Dublin inner city – ‘Clive’s of Hill Street’.
From here, Clive Rowen single-handedly progressed the skate scene through the building of primitive ramps at the shop before graduating to a temporary skate park in the Top Hat Ballroom in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.
Clive later managed to convince the Powell Peralta ‘Bones Brigade’ Team, including the legendary Tony Hawk, to visit the skate park for a now historic demo. The film comprises interviews with key players in both the Irish and global skate community and features rare, never-seen-before footage.
Stills
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- Graham MacPherson – Hill Street
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- Johno Whelan – Hill Street
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- Mike Keane – Hill Street
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- Pete Rowan – Hill Street
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- Rich Gilligan – Hill Street
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- Roger Kavanagh – Hill Street
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- Wayne Gallagher – Hill Street
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- Clive Rowan – Hill Street
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- Tony Hawk – Hill Street
Reviews
“something here for fans around the world”
movies.ie
“thoroughly interesting and enjoyable”
entertainment.ie
“highly entertaining documentary and really worth checking out”
comicbuzz.com
“very well made and enjoyable documentary”
talkingmoviesblog.com
“compelling cast of characters”
state.ie
“a fine unpretentious film”
RTE Ten
“thoroughly enjoyable, informative and intriguing”
Irish Post
“endearing”
bone-idle.ie
“a fun spirited watch that will entertain”
highbrowse.ie
“entertaining”
Film Ireland
Festival Selections:
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
Galway Film Fleadh
