Kevin White

Un été au milieu des années 90, dans une banlieue populaire de Los Angeles. Stevie, 13 ans, est un garçon malingre et timide, qui voue une véritable passion au skateboard. Le préadolescent passe le moins de temps possible chez lui, pour échapper aux brutalités de son frère aîné et à l'immaturité de sa mère. Lors d'une de ses escapades, il fait la connaissance de quatre skateurs plus âgés qui le prennent sous leur aile. Dès lors, cet été sera pour Stevie celui des premières fois, des transgressions et de la découverte d'une nouvelle liberté. Le premier film du comédien Jonah Hill est un teen-movie réaliste, sensible et souvent drôle inspiré de son adolescence.

For many young people, summer in the suburbs is its own little universe. During this precious chunk of time off from school, adults are often out of sight, even further out of mind, and friends become the most important people on the planet. As you skate, swim, or chill through the days, there’s the opportunity of getting to know your pals — and yourself — better than ever.

The second episode of Illegal Civilization's Summer of '17 moves away from a story of romantic love and instead moves to the love and tension of friendship, keeping with the themes of turmoil and familiarity presented in episode one. This time the films opens with a search for a lost wallet, the morning after a party. But as the film progresses it is clear that the search has heavier implications than just searching for some lost cash.

Features Kevin White, Aramis Hudson, Zach Saraceno, Nico Hiraga, and Olan Prenatt skating, having fun, and getting into all of the hijinks that we’ve come to expect from the Civ.

Life in Los Angeles.

A documentary about skating culture in Los Angeles.