In the early nineties, before the massive gentrification of many of New York's then slums, several young people from very disparate backgrounds left their broken homes and ventured onto the brutal streets of the city. United by their love of skateboarding, they formed a family and built a unique lifestyle that eventually inspired Kids, a groundbreaking and outrageous film directed by photographer Larry Clark and released in 1995.
A 15-year-old girl and her father join an old friend on an island off the coast of Puerto Rico for the most spectacular solar eclipse in modern history. The characters are affected by the eclipse and somehow come undone.
When a corrupt judge wrongfully bans motocross legend Seth Winslow from entering an upcoming freestyle contest, Frezno explodes into a chaotic spree of riots, parties and white trash insanity.
Here’s a classic video that’s become a staple in New York City Skate and Hip Hop culture. Legends in the realms Hip Hop and Skateboarding – Harold Hunter, Jeff Pang, Vinny Ponte, DJ Roc Raider, Bobbito, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay-Z & Busta Rhymes are just some of the names that made this historic visual mainstay possible.
