"This film captures the essence and grit of urban resilience and solidarity. A story that transcends skate culture and tests community perseverance in the face of political challenges."
Concrete Law is an international award-winning feature documentary directed by April Jones.
Renegade skateboarders turn their frustration with the lack of government support into fuel for political action. The Channel Street Skatepark in San Pedro, CA flourished for over a decade until overpass construction led to a shutdown. Facing the fate of demolition, founders and advocates navigate their way through political minefields to obtain land and permits to save their skatepark, in an area of one of the busiest shipping ports on the planet.
Concrete Law (Official Trailer)
Concrete Law (Official Teaser)
Concrete Law Film Tour 2024
Warner Grand Theater
San Pedro, CA
Night Visions Film Festival
Helsinki, Finland
Muovitehdas Skatepark
Tampere, Finland
La Casita DIY
Malaga, Spain
Shock-A-Go-Go Festival
Beverly Hills, California
Girl Skateboards Headquarters
Torrance, California
Zúndstoff Film Festival
Hamburg, Germany
2er Skatepark
Hannover, Germany
Zircus Mond Circus
Berlin, Germany
Berg Fidel Skatepark
Múnster, Germany
NorDIY Skatepark
Stuttgart, Germany
St Marx Skatepark
Vienna, Austria
Shock-A-Go-Go Festival
Beverly Hills, CA
International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR)
Netherlands
Laytonville Skatepark Shred Fest
Laytonville, CA
Vladimir Skate Film Festival
Pula, Croatia
Grants Pass Vitality Center
Grants Pass, Oregon
McMenamins Kennedy School
Portland, Oregon
Black Market Skateshop
Seattle, Oregon
Rokkumenti Film Festival
Joensuu, Finland
IFFR Skate Club
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Pitzer College: Environmental Law
Claremont, CA
The State Theater
Modesto, CA
Juice Magazine
Venice, CA
2025 Screening Tour Coming Soon
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"Thank you all for the support and following the Concrete Law film through this incredible journey...
In April 2024, I set out with a one-way ticket and a one-way mission: to Save DIY. We engaged in meaningful conversations, discussion panels, activated youth programming and skateboard giveaways, launched impactful campaigns and strategy sessions, collaborated with nonprofits, made new friends, and crushed some heavy skate sessions. Seven countries and twenty-five screenings later, the Concrete Law film has wrapped up its 2024 save DIY impact tour. Every screening was so very special in its own unique way.
Thank each and everyone of you bringing for bringing the good vibes and support! Stay tuned for some excited news for 2025..."
- April Jones, creator and director of Concrete Law
