ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series rolls out a new entry, Empire Skate, on Monday, June 30, at 9 PM ET. This documentary pivots from traditional sports narratives to explore the gritty, influential origins of Supreme, the global streetwear phenomenon. The film finds the brand’s roots not in a boardroom, but in the raw, unruly skate culture of 1990s New York City.
The documentary takes a deep look at a subculture that was, at its heart, a collision of hip-hop, street art, dance, and skateboarding. For many of the skaters featured, the city itself became their playground, a concrete escape from complicated home lives. It’s a look at how these outsiders, with their distinct style and rebellious spirit, unwittingly laid the groundwork for a movement that would alter both fashion and the wider sports landscape.
30 for 30 continues to prove its range by examining cultural events that shaped more than just the athletic world. Empire Skate taps into that legacy, bringing rarely seen footage and candid interviews with key figures from the early NYC skate scene.
Catch 30 for 30: Empire Skate on Monday, June 30, at 9 PM ET on ESPN.
