#MyNFB: The Devil’s Toy
In a world overwhelmed with stimuli and fast-paced entertainment, what could a short black-and-white documentary from the 1960s on skateboarding possibly have to offer? Everything.
Posts Tagged “The Devil’s Toy”
Let Us Be Your Netflix Film Recommend
Now that you've burned through your Netflix queue, you might be itching for some more film recommendations. We've got you covered!
Teaching User Experience and the Politics of Public Space through Skateboarding
Skateboarding has a fascinating and controversial history: it was once (and still is) frowned upon as a misuse and abuse of public space, and it was loosely associated with petty criminality,...
Gotta go! Say goodbye to NFB blogger Jovana with a few of her favourite flicks
Want to know what your friendly neighbourhood NFB blogger Jovana recommends? Explore the best of the best in the NFB's online collection of films.
Skateboarding, Torn Shoes, and Other Taboos
After viewing The Devil’s Toy Redux, the author talks about his teenage quest for identity, one marked by skateboarding and shopping centres.
The best of the best: must-watch NFB films from our online collection
Not sure what to watch? Get to know your friendly public film producer with the best films we've made over our 75-year history. No lemons here! Only the best of the best.
The Devil’s Toy Redux: skateboarding is not a crime
Our new interactive web doc on global skateboarding culture has finally launched, and it's pretty cool. Explore it here.
Roll into springtime with The Devil’s Toy Redux
This'll get you pumped for spring: 14 filmmakers, 11 films, an interactive experience about skateboarding, youth culture, and urban landscapes. The project is set to launch in late spring 2014, but check out the teaser trailer right here.
Top 7 Sizzling Summer Films for Youth
To celebrate the arrival of summer, we’ve put together a list of 7 summer films that are guaranteed to educate and entertain young viewers as they try to keep cool...
The Devil’s Toy: Skateboarding in Montreal in 1966
The NFB, as we all know, is a total paradox. On the one hand, it is a 73 year-old public institution. On the other, it is so insanely cool and...