Rolling at The Tower
An Ode to Birmingham's Roller Skating Community
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.
Cast
Empress Gibbs
Simone Word Smith
Charles Thomas
Danny Yaggan Richards
Edy aka “M.uuya”
Eva Bennett
Joseph 'JT' Afolabi
Maxine Smith
Mikey Rollins
Nat Young
Nevaeh Major-Edwards
Paige Clarke-Jeffers
Rachel Rollins
SK8 Wid Ricco Leon Nemz
Videos
Storyline
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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