Skaterdater (1965) || The World's First Skateboard Movie

Watch "Skaterdater," the 1965 skateboard movie written and directed by Noel Black.

"Skaterdater" is widely considered the world's first skateboarding movie.

The film tells a story with no dialogue, and that was probably one of the secrets to its success.

"Skaterdater" was shot in Torrance, California, and involved real skateboarders, all members of the Imperial Skate Board Club.

The original soundtrack was created by surf music pioneer Mike Curb.

The movie was nominated for an Academy Award in 1966.