'This short film celebrates the “Pink Helmet Posse,” three 6-year-old girls who share an unusual passion: skateboarding.' NY Times
I came across this short film on Rookie about a week ago and I think it is great. I love how this film celebrates that these young girls (Bella, Relz and Sierra) skateboard and shares their ambitions for the future. The film is important because it shows girls entering, at a young age, the male dominated sport of skateboarding with no fear.
Yet the "Pink Helmet Posse" are not tomboys, you will find them wearing pink tutus and glittery fairy wings, giving teddy a ride on their skateboard. These girly girls don't let their gender get in the way of doing what they love.
The film is a great production in the style of a documentary. 2 months were spent filming Bella, Relz, Sierra and their parents, I think it was definitely worth it.
To watch the brilliant film and read the short article that accompanies it click here...
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/23/opinion/gnarly-in-pink.html?_r=0
The Pink Helmet Posse also have their own website which contains tutorials, a shop and a blog, as well as lots of information about the girls. View this here ...
http://pinkhelmetposse.com/
These little girls are inspiring, not just to me but seemingly to many little girls everywhere. I hope the Pink Helmet Posse continue to skate, compete and inspire for a long time
Love Holly x
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