Films That Capture a Specific Decade Better Than Any Documentary

Jonah Hill shot his directorial debut on grainy 16mm film to capture the precise sensory experience of mid-1990s Los Angeles skate culture. From discman skip-protection struggles to vintage skate shop aesthetics, the film meticulously recreates the era’s unmonitored teenage freedom. It captures the exact look, sound, and social dynamics of nineties street culture.