'Skywalkers: A Love Story' Review: Netflix Documentary Misses the Darker Side of Rooftopping
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Bilge Ebiri
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A review of Netflix's documentary 'Skywalkers: A Love Story' about the illegal practice of "rooftopping" (climbing skyscrapers without safety gear). The critic argues the documentary tells only part of the story, focusing on the romantic relationship between two rooftop climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus while glossing over the darker, more complex aspects of the subculture — including deaths, injuries, legal consequences, and the ethical questions around this dangerous influencer-sport. The review suggests a more thoughtful, nuanced film is lurking beneath the surface of this glossy Netflix production.
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· 3 pulledThere's a Good Story This Netflix Documentary Isn't Telling
You can sense the more thoughtful film lurking beneath 'Skywalkers: A Love Story'
The illegal and exhilarating influencer-sport of 'rooftopping'
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