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1971: Learning to Skate in New York City

1971: Learning to Skate in New York City

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  • Year1971
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
  • Collection1971 New York City

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Learning to Skate in New York City — Clip Details

1971: Young boys learn to ice skate at an indoor rink in New York City, captured on vintage 8mm film. One boy struggles to balance, falls hard on his butt on the cold ice near the railing, while his brother laughs. The scene captures the authentic, unscripted moments of childhood learning and playful struggle, with natural sound and grainy black-and-white footage that evokes nostalgia for 1970s home movie culture. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring family life and winter recreation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
73571413

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
New York City, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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