As well as we recommended you the books about sneakers every enthusiast should read, now we take it further to the audiovisual sphere. These are the 5 films that you should watch to know everything about the culture and history of sneakers and some of the most iconic pairs. Hop into something comfy and let’s get started.
Sneakerheadz (2015)
The documentary Sneakerheadz will bring you further into the depths of the subculture of sneaker collecting, examining its huge impact on the pop culture across the world. An essential work for any sneaker lover that would like to know everything about the roots of their passion and the influence it had.
Just For Kicks (2005)
Just For Kicks is a documentary that analyses the role that sneakers played in the hip-hop culture, drawn from testimonies of sneakerheads such as Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run and Missy Elliott. Filmed in the old-school style from back in the day.
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Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1 (2018)
Follow the life journey of the emblematic Air Jordan 1, from its rough beginnings until becoming a basketball and streetwear symbol. Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1 reveals the history of the pair of sneakers that played a key role in the evolution of the NBA old rules, as well as in the basketball transformation and in the origin of a new subculture passionate about sneakers.
Tinker Hatfield en Abstract: The Art of Design
The documentary series Abstract: The Art of Design from Nertflix offers a deep look into the work and creative process of the most relevant design personalities, such as Tinker Hatfield from Nike. A 42-minute episode that shows Hatfield’s life and environment in his house in Portland, where this creative man surfs, rides his Vespa, plays piano, longboards and, of course, designs sneakers.
Kicks (2016)
Last but not least, fiction. The film Kicks tells the history of a young 15-year-old man whose Air Jordan Bred get stolen by a bully from his neighborhood. The underworld, youth violence, crime and the precariousness are drawn in a narrative full of adventures and lessons to learn. The authentic American hip-hop soundtrack is nothing less but another reason to watch it. And good guess, it’s available on Netflix.