FilmAward-winning documentary
ROM
BOYS
40 Years of Rad
About the film
A feature-length documentary charting a totally unique aspect of British sub-culture - the first generation of skateboarders and BMX freestyle riders at Rom, the world's most unique skatepark.
Built in a suburb of East London in the late 1970s, Rom is the only skatepark in the world with official historic protection. As a group of old-school skaters, BMX riders and street artists unite to fight for its survival, Rom Boys becomes a love letter to counter-culture, community and 40 years of rad. A story 15 years in the making.
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Critical Response
"Beautifully filmed and edited."
"Wonderfully captures the zeitgeist."
"The stylish editing is top-notch."
"It would be impossible to not enjoy Rom Boys."
"Brilliantly shot."
"An excellent piece of work."
"Absolutely awesome."
"Wow! What a film!"
Press
"Rom Boys looks gorgeous - shot entirely on 4K cameras, bringing a real beauty to the park. Matt Harris has done a fantastic job of crafting a documentary that will live on for good few years."
- Nerdly
"There is a reason Rom Boys is picking up awards - it's easily one of the most well put together and inspiring documentaries I have seen as of late."
- Nerdly
"The interviews are really candid and you can tell that for some people this park was all they had."
- Nerdly
