The band that taught punk to dance—and Texas to skate.
YOU CAN COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, THE BIG BOYS tells the true story of the beloved funk/punk band from Austin, Texas. Go beyond Austin's city limits and hear from some of music & skateboarding's greats about how the original "skate punk" band's message of DIY positivity still resonates today. Hear from such legends as Tim Kerr (Big Boys), Fred Armisen (SNL), Tony Alva (Dogtown & Z-Boys), Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam), Exene Cervenka (X) & many more as this VHS-inspired trip takes you back to those hot summers of Texas in the 80s. And then go make your own art!
Production
VHS aesthetic that actually feels intentional, not just retro wallpaper.
Writing
Oral history structure lets legends tell it, not some narrator.
Score
The Big Boys tracks slap harder than any talking head could explain.
Director
Joe Salinas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Big Boys coined 'skate punk' as a genre label, not just a descriptor—blending funk rhythms into hardcore before anyone thought that was allowed.
Randy Turner's flamboyant stage presence—dresses, makeup, full theatrical commitment—made him a queer icon in a scene that often pretended to be apolitical. The film doesn't shy from this, but doesn't exploit it either.
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