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Release Date:
June 6, 2018
Original Title:
Making Noise ~ The Story of a Skatepark
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 64
Making Noise chronicles the long struggle of the skateboarders of Northfield, Minnesota, to secure a permanent place for their sport. Shot in close collaboration with the latest generation of skateboarders, the film follows their efforts as they meet with city officials to fundraise, envision, and design a skatepark that seems to fit nowhere. A voiceover narration recorded by the skaters and based on city records, reveals the inefficiency of a process slowed down by outdated stereotypes about skateboarding and a thinly veiled resistance to the skateboarders. The film calls into question Northfield’s open-minded and friendly reputation in light of the community’s delay to find a place for its own youths. Making Noise bears witness to young people’s resilience and perseverance as it exposes the victories and failures of the civic process in small town America.
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Additional Writing:
Aaron Sala
Cinematography:
Cecilia Cornejo
Spencer Fredrickson
Josiah Olson
Director:
Cecilia Cornejo
Drone Cinematographer:
Heriberto Rosas
Editor:
Cecilia Cornejo
Graphic Designer:
Michael McPherson
Producer:
Cecilia Cornejo
Screenplay:
Cecilia Cornejo
Sound Designer:
Cecilia Cornejo
Sound Recordist:
Spencer Fredrickson
Gaby Muñoz
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