Great screening at New Filmmakers!

Many thanks to all who braved the blistering temps to wallow in the mud, beer and mayhem of Skatopia with us last night! And thanks to New Filmmakers for the great (cool) venue and presentation. Now GO SKATE!

“Definitely makes squeal” Skatopia in Eastern Bloc at the DIY Film Fest

Minsk (Belarus): June 21-24, Warsaw (Poland): July 5-8. In the “Reclaim Yr Space” section of the DIY Film Fest Nice description: “After all, who said utopia should look the same for all 7 milliard of earthlings? Skatopia, skaters’ Mecca on the Appalachian farm could be criticized for the compromises they make and their hierarchy, but […]

Film Threat – Skatopia: 88 Acres Of Anarchy

This new review on Film Threat spends so much time talking about Skatopia the place… it makes me think he must’ve liked the movie! SKATOPIA: 88 ACRES OF ANARCHY If someone told you that a bastion of pure, unadulterated freedom exists in the United States, where would you expect to would find that place? Unless […]

It’s a Classic!? Turner Classic Movies is selling Skatopia!

From TCM’s website: “What else would you call a skateboarding-centric Utopia but… “Skatopia”? Observing everyday life on an Appalachian farm commune formed by hillbilly skating fanatics who maintain a demolition derby society otherwise governed by anarchy, this documentary reveals the rural location as a cult-like haven for enthusiasts looking to escape conventional attitudes of all […]

Skatopia Review: “Now all I want to do is go!”

Review  the film called ‘Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy,’ released on 7/12/11. I’ve been skating and watching skate videos for about six years now. I am also a big fan of punk rock and a lifestyle associated with it. Skatopia is the sickest video I have watched in a very long time though. It chronicles […]

Pomeroy Daily Sentinel – Bowl Bash tradition continues ‘88 Bands of Anarchy’ promised

The unofficial local chronicler of all things Skatopia… Beth Sergent taps in to how Skatopia and Walmart have more in common than you might think. Bowl Bash tradition continues: ‘88 Bands of Anarchy’ promised by By Beth Sergent Gallipolis Daily Tribune BSERGENT@MYDAILYSENTINEL.COM RUTLAND — Starting Friday, skateboarding pilgrims will flock to the hills of Rutland […]