The Skatepark In Palestine

This short film, Walls Cannot Keep Us From Flying, follows two skateboarders in Palestine. It shares their joy in the sport and their frustrations with the limitations of their surroundings. You won’t be able to help but feel the determination when one of them tries repeatedly to ollie a staircase into a busy street.

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Content warning: If you watch this with kids they may naturally wonder why other kids have to live in what looks like a prison.You may find yourself wondering the same thing.

Via Kottke

skateboarding

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