As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskating rink, Cascade.
Cinematography
The Cascade rink glows like a dreamscape.
Sound
Soundtrack is a Southern hip-hop time capsule.
Acting
Lauren London's debut steals every scene.
Director
Chris Robinson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Chris Robinson was a legendary music video director for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys before this, his feature debut. The Cascade rink was a real Atlanta institution that closed in 2020.
This film helped launch the 'snap music' era into mainstream cinema—Dem Franchize Boyz's 'White Tee' scene became iconic. The cast was largely unknowns and musicians, not trained actors.
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