Rolling at The Tower
Dating back to the 1800s, Birmingham’s roller skating scene is a flourishing, diverse community - but it lacks dedicated spaces. This community documentary explores the history of one roller venue, The Tower Ballroom, and considers what it tells us about the power of community action.
Director: Yontan Tiruneh
Cast: Empress Gibbs, Simone Word Smith, Charles Thomas, Danny Yaggan Richards, Edy aka “M.uuya”
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Plot
Dating back to the 1800s, Birmingham’s roller skating scene is a flourishing, diverse community - but it lacks dedicated spaces. This community documentary explores the history of one roller venue, The Tower Ballroom, and considers what it tells us about the power of community action.
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