It's 1983, and Skateland, the roller rink and local hangout of a small town, is becoming a fading memory of an earlier time, when disco and roller- skating were king. The party scene is getting stale, and 19-year-old Ritchie's romantic life is as cloudy as his future. He struggles to make sense of it all, and decisions do not come easily to the carefree young man. When tragedy strikes his friends and family, Ritchie must face the music—and make the biggest decision of his life.
Critic Reviews:
- " One part Dazed & Confused, two parts John Hughes. Set in 1983, the movie's level of 80s detail is damn near perfect – from the Skateland rink to the clothes, right on down to the Musicland in the mall. " – Amie Simon (Three Imaginary Girls)
- " Skateland, Anthony Burns' 1983-set coming of age story, is warm, welcoming and seen through a high gloss of nostalgia. " – Molly Templeton (Eugene Weekly, OR)
- " The performances in Skateland will serve as early evidence of the actors' supreme talent. " – Pete Hammond (Back Stage)