Minding the Gap (2018)

The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Bing Liu's deeply personal documentary is a raw, unflinching look at three young men growing up in a Rust Belt town, navigating skateboarding, friendship, and cycles of abuse. It’s an intimate exploration of masculinity, class, and the elusive search for escape. The film doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths, but it’s also a profound meditation on the bonds that hold us together and the struggles to break free from inherited trauma. Absolutely devastating and vital.

The Vibe DetectorGen Z

Bing Liu's "Minding the Gap" is a raw, unflinching documentary that started as a skateboarding film but evolves into a deep dive into generational trauma, domestic abuse, and toxic masculinity. It's intensely personal, following friends over a decade, and doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths. This film is a powerful, empathetic look at the cycles we inherit and the bonds that try to break them. Essential viewing.