Not only is Made In Venice a cult classic in the formation, it is essential viewing for all skateboarders and skate park activists. Made In Venice is an inspirational no-holds-barred look into what a community of can accomplish when they let nothing or no one stand in their way. The documentary features never before seen clips and photos that will inspire kids pursuing the goal of having a skate park in their town. Bursting with skate history, struggle and victory, Made In Venice traces the pioneering days of skateboarding in L.A. to the birth of modern day street skating with highlights from the now destroyed Venice Pavilion and brings you to current day where you will find skateboarding legend, Jesse Martinez, acting as a voluntary caretaker of one of the most ridden and documented skate parks in the world. –  Juice Magazine

Skate Boarding is a virus, they should not be at the beach, but at a park far away. They have even overlapped into skateboarding in public places smashing into people and becoming a complete nuisance. Ban skate boarding in public places & enforce if. Unfortunately I cant give this a minus 10, but have to settle for a 1.

Madde In Venice is, in addition, to being a skateboard movie, is a movie with a heart. Packed with marvelous skating sequences, it is an entertaining story of community activism and how government bureaucracy can be overcome by a dedicated group of citizens intent on achieving their goal. Venice Beach, the birthplace of skateboarding remained without a skateboarding venue for decades. Other cities had parks built, but Venice Beach was without one. The skateboarders banded together and fought " City Hall " and now Venice Beach has a magnificent site for everyone to enjoy. This movie portrays the history of this city and skateboarding. Great photography. NOT TO BE MISSED !