Levelland | 2003

About this movie

From the producers of "Dazed and Confused", "Before Sunrise", "SubUrbia", and "Waking Life"... Seven skateboarding friends test the limits of freedom in a stifling suburb where there isnt much to do. Ringleader brothers Zach and Nick search for skateable terrain in empty pools and drainage ditches in the cul-de-sac landscape for exhilaration. Zach has a crush on a pretty girl but hes fallen into a deceptively easy affair with his drama teacher, whod like him to run away with her. Older brother Nick is sliding into depression. Derrick, the youngest of the group, struggles with his father, a football coach who sees skateboarding as hooliganism. Steve skates hard, trying to get his kicks while he can since his future is limited by his education and his familys poverty. Tomboy Betty experiences crushes and confusion trying to get by in a male-dominated arena. Theyre all skating close to the edge and just because you dont get caught doesnt always mean you skate away clean.