Rodney Mullen

Rodney Mullen Instagram – Last Thursday, @mid90smovie premiered at the courthouse. It felt natural and open with legit skaters cruising around, plus food trucks and a screen in front of rows of folding chairs. Plenty of staples from the community there: Jacob Rosenberg, whom Mike T raised up filming Plan B, sat in front of me—roots and talent, in spades. He and everyone I spoke to basically said the same: There is a raw purity to Mid90s. Nothing feels forced; it weaves a story with legit skaters, just being themselves. It’s not my story, yet it captures an essence of not only mine, but so many dudes I’ve known over the years. I see movie critics approve, only it’s insane how they miss the point: like someone alien to you describing your hometown—or family—by seeing a picture. Which bats home the rarity and uniqueness of the belonging we find in skateboarding, by being who we are, doing what we do. I’m grateful someone of Jonah’s caliber not only gets it but used such skills to create this and put it out there—for all of us. | Posted on 27/Oct/2018 04:17:16