"Dogtown and Z-Boys" is a documentary film that explores the origins of modern skateboarding in the 1970s. It focuses on a group of young skateboarders from the Dogtown area of Santa Monica, California, who transformed the sport by using empty swimming pools for skating. The film highlights the creativity and rebellious spirit of these pioneers, known as the Z-Boys. The documentary features interviews, archival footage, and photographs that showcase the rise of skate culture. It emphasizes the influence of the Z-Boys on the evolution of skateboarding and their lasting impact on extreme sports and youth culture.