Added to CBC Gem on Saturday, Jun 29, 2024 Three young men bond over skateboarding as they grapple with difficult family backgrounds and the challenges of adulthood, revealing deep insights into friendship and resilience.
You can watch “Minding the Gap” on CBC Gem in Canada.
Length: 1h 33m
Genre: Documentary
This Title is: Emotional, Insightful
Cast
Zack Mulligan, Keire Johnson, Bing Liu, Nina Bowgren, Mengyue Bolen
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: TV-MA – Contains strong language, and mature thematic elements including abuse and domestic violence.
Trivia
- Director Bing Liu began filming his friends at age 14, capturing over a decade of footage.
- The film received a Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Filmmaking at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
- Former President Barack Obama listed “Minding the Gap” among his favorite movies of 2018.
Trailer
Our Review
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Minding the Gap delivers an emotionally charged and visually compelling experience. The film’s quality is top-notch, with Bing Liu’s direction and cinematography standing out. The acting, though primarily documentary, feels authentic and powerful. The storyline is deeply moving, providing a raw look into the lives of its subjects. Visuals capture the essence of the Rust Belt setting, while the overall entertainment value is enhanced by its heartfelt and genuine portrayal of friendship and struggle.
