The Devils Toy

This short 1966 documentary dedicated to all victims of intolerance depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in freewheeling downhill locomotion. Directed by Claude Jutra 1966