Just for Kicks

Jun 6 2006 Not Rated 1h 7m
Documentary

Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."

Plot

Since B-Boys first propelled them out of the New York City playgrounds in the 70's, sneakers have morphed from a tool for athletic performance to Hip Hop's cornerstone symbol of cool and an object of obsession for sneakers collectors world wide. Analyzing this global pop culture phenomenon, JUST FOR KICKS is the first film of its kind to present the underlying culture and personalities that fueled this fashion revolution and its $26 billion global market. Far from a formal history of the sneaker industry, JUST FOR KICKS offers a fun and colorful insider's history of hip hop's most treasured fashion item; revealing behind the scenes stories with exclusive testimonies, never before seen footage and the charismatic personalities that have come to influence pop culture.

Written by

Come Chantrel, Thibaut de Longeville

Directed by

Thibaut de Longeville, Lisa Leone

Cast

Bill Adler, Damon Dash, Doze

Crew

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Production Countries

France, United States of America

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Just for Kicks (2005) Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
484
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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