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WHO CARES, The Duane Peters Story - DVD

“I’m a punk rocker and a skateboarder. Period.”

That opening line pretty much sums up Duane Peters, certainly one of the most influential skaters of all time. There was no punk/skate connection until he arrived on the scene in the mid-seventies…in your face, all attitude with tricks that pushed the limits. Who Cares gives you the life story of Duane, the skateboarding and the music, the highs and the lows.

Among those firing off about the Master of Disaster are Tony Alva, Tony Hawk, Steve Olson, Jay Adams, Jeff Grosso, Christian Hosoi, Glen E. Friedman and many more. Mofo lends his voice in narrating the film, which is a perfect fit.

Starting with his childhood, Who Cares tracks the rise of Duane: finding skating, hitting pools, and winning contests. The footage here is unreal. From the Skateboard Mania loop to the Gold Cup and Turkey Shoot contests, this film picks up where Dogtown and Z-Boys left off. It’s amazing to see the footage of Duane going head to head with Hawk.

The film then dives into his punk history with The Exploding Fuck Dolls, US Bombs, and Die Hunns among others. Duane is as intense on stage as he is in a pool. As the story hits current day we see Duane sober up, continue to rock, and find happiness in family and friends. It’s one intense journey…and one everyone can relate to on one level or another.

Past being a timeline of Duane’s life, this film is an important document of time in skateboarding when it was all about the passion. From the early days to ripping the current Soul Bowl contests, this is a skateboarder’s skate story. John Lucero did this one right.

The DVD extras include some funny out-takes and bloopers as well as a great section called ‘Super Sessions’ that is a non-stop reel of classic footage, Super 8 style. With Lamar, Peters, Sabla, ALVA, Polar Bear, McGill, Adams, Peralta…just too many to name. If the music angle is more your scene, there are also four videos to rock out to.

If you’re looking for a video to refuel your stoke, this is the DVD to watch. No handrails, no double sets, no flip tricks. Just skating. “Duane Peter’s is a one of a kind, passionate, die-hard motherfucker.” - Steve Olson. Enough said.

- Chris

08/14


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