Overview
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.
Production
Bertz Associates · Children of the Diaspora
Cast & Characters
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
Directors & Crew
Yontan Tiruneh
Director
John Hill-Daniel
Director
John Hill-Daniel
Writer
Jen Wilbur
Producer
Jen Wilbur
Writer
Mia Sugunasingha
Producer
Screenshots & Stills
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