Suvilahti DIY vs. City of Helsinki (Suvilahti DIY vs. City of Helsinki)

Finland, USA 2024
7 min • English
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Theme: Must see

After the Concrete Law documentary, a short film will be shown about the fight to save Helsinki’s Suvilahti skatepark, a globally unique spot that now finds itself under threat as commercial interests take precedence. This isn’t just about losing a park under the wheels of a new entertainment complex – it's about an entire neighborhood that serves as a hub for grassroots urban culture and a vital meeting place for the community.

Separate tickets won’t be sold for the Suvilahti DIY vs. City of Helsinki short-documentary. It will be shown as part of the Concrete Law screening.

Joining us at the screening are Santeri Sihvonen from the Finnish Skateboarding Association and Aleksi Martikainen from RUJO ry to shed light on the state of skateparks in Finland and answer audience questions.